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SS55 STS

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,299 mi
Last recorded56,299 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 STS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 56,299 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 51,696 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 49,408 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 48,520 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 45,751 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 42,858 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 40,041 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 39,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 36,760 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 33,738 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 31,743 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 29,306 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 26,356 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to perish

exhaust system joints and mounts corroded

near side rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2013 20,851 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 20,851 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 17,234 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,657 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish on side wall

Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,596 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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SS55 STS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SS55 STS, 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 SS55 STS registered?

SS55 STS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 March 2007.

Is SS55 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS55 STS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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