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RY07 YOE

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,254 mi
Last recorded186,254 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 YOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 186,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 176,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 176,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 176,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 95,030 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 87,538 miles

Offside Front nail in tread

Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,109 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 81,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,720 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Fail 16 Sep 2014 80,720 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,761 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,307 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,975 miles

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,074 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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RY07 YOE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY07 YOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RY07 YOE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 August 2007.

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