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S17 SFA

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,267 mi
Last recorded95,267 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 SFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 95,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 92,135 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 92,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 89,084 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 89,082 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 86,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 83,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,907 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 81,905 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,954 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 80,953 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,232 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 80,191 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 80,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 80,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,500 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 63,031 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,655 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,711 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 30,378 miles

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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S17 SFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S17 SFA, 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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What year was S17 SFA registered?

S17 SFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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