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SM07 YOA

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,331 mi
Last recorded87,331 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 YOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 87,331 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 87,111 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 85,854 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 85,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 80,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall in 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 74,391 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,288 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 69,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,694 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm dust covers detached but still prevents ingress of water and dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 62,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut and torn on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut and torn on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken at front and hanger missing at rear but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm dust covers detached but still prevents ingress of water and dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 56,087 miles

2 exhaust hangers broken at front and 1 missing on rear section exhaust still secure

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 56,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall excessively splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

2 exhaust hangers broken at front and 1 missing on rear section exhaust still secure

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,529 miles

Both front tyres cracked on inner sidewalls.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle fitted with engine cover and plastic under trays.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 48,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres cracked on inner sidewalls.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle fitted with engine cover and plastic under trays.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,622 miles

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2016 42,322 miles

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,892 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

advise o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,712 miles

advise front brake disces pitted

advise front brake pades

Fail 24 Jun 2014 33,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise front brake disces pitted

advise front brake pades

advise n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2013 30,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,492 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 19,354 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 13,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,846 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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SM07 YOA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM07 YOA, 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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SM07 YOA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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