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SY07 SAL

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,123 mi
Last recorded63,123 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 SAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 63,123 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 61,567 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 58,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 56,633 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jun 2022 56,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 55,306 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 55,305 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 53,968 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 53,968 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 52,112 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,836 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 44,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,557 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,796 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 36,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 34,233 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

exhaust in poor condition

offside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 6 May 2013 29,417 miles

both rear tyres very close to wear limit

brake pad low warning light on dash

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,382 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,831 miles

both front tyres uneven wear and close to wear limit

Pass 14 May 2010 13,673 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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SY07 SAL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SY07 SAL, 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 SY07 SAL registered?

SY07 SAL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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