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SP04 KEY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,291 mi
Last recorded144,291 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 KEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 144,291 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel pipe from tank corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 133,130 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 121,911 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 121,911 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 111,697 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 111,635 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,709 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 78,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,369 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 6 Jan 2020 73,364 miles

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,775 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 64,130 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 63,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under body guards fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 22 May 2017 63,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding Handbrake shoes??? (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under body guards fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2016 61,379 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 59,679 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 59,679 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 57,829 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 57,829 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges of tread worn smooth

Pass 6 Dec 2013 56,231 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 56,231 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 44,733 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 28,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,039 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 12,241 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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SP04 KEY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SP04 KEY, 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 SP04 KEY registered?

SP04 KEY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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