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SH56 NGH

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,438 mi
Last recorded96,438 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 NGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 96,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 95,341 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 93,860 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 93,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 89,925 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 89,925 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 85,401 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 85,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 82,819 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 82,818 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 78,963 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 78,963 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,294 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2019 78,294 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,851 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,376 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,198 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,721 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,784 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated not causing excessive movement at time of test

ehaust cracked and blowing at y joint

Fail 3 Apr 2013 67,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated not causing excessive movement at time of test

ehaust cracked and blowing at y joint

Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,821 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,097 miles

front tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

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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SH56 NGH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 SH56 NGH, 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 SH56 NGH registered?

SH56 NGH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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