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SF56 WPK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,436 mi
Last recorded73,436 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 WPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 73,436 miles

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

under body area undersealed

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,673 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2024 71,653 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody tray fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2024 71,646 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear arms are corroded

rear springs are corroded

under car is corroded

under trays are fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2023 68,505 miles

Nearside Rear backing plates

Fail 3 Aug 2023 68,505 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear backing plates

Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 57,886 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,298 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipe ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All nearside rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front front arm outer ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front rear arm outer ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All offside rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

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

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

Offside Front ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated ( rear arm )

Offside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 24 Jan 2020 55,848 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

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

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

Offside Front ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated ( rear arm )

Offside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 53,767 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 6 Jan 2018 50,262 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 50,261 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2016 48,044 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 46,024 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 46,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pipe leaking Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,862 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 38,888 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 38,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 29,870 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 21,654 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 16,593 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 13,192 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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SF56 WPK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SF56 WPK, 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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SF56 WPK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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