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SW07 LSW

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,472 mi
Last recorded115,472 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 LSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 115,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 112,127 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 112,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 106,472 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 106,469 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting point (subframe) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 102,089 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,905 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 96,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 96,684 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (On legal limit of 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 92,850 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,416 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 89,416 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,431 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 76,305 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running above axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

items removed from drivers view prior to commencement of test.

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,778 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,990 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 41,950 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre getting low on outer edge (3mm)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,003 miles

rear exhaust Y peace starting to crack

Fail 11 Apr 2012 32,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear exhaust Y peace starting to crack

Pass 25 May 2011 21,224 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,897 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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SW07 LSW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SW07 LSW, 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 SW07 LSW registered?

SW07 LSW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 April 2007.

Is SW07 LSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW07 LSW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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