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T16 VAL

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,607 mi
Last recorded57,607 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 VAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 57,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 54,824 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 54,824 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 51,090 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 51,090 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 48,554 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 48,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,726 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 43,726 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 42,510 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 40,486 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,878 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,992 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,164 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 34,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,228 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 30,560 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 27,698 miles

Engine oil level

Service light on the dashboard

Pass 9 May 2012 23,233 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 16,259 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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T16 VAL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 T16 VAL, 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 T16 VAL registered?

T16 VAL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 May 2007.

Is T16 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T16 VAL 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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