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TL07 BDL

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,145 mi
Last recorded121,145 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL07 BDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 121,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 113,438 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 113,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 105,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 105,497 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 98,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 85,877 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 85,858 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,419 miles

full undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 20 Jul 2021 78,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded End of front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

full undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,703 miles

Brackets broken at rear exhaust box (2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stone chip in screen

Fail 31 Aug 2019 66,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Brackets broken at rear exhaust box (2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stone chip in screen

Wiper noisey - size

Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,998 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

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 8 Aug 2016 42,804 miles

N/S/F puncture

O/S/F tyre perished on outer wall and in tread

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,765 miles

Both front tyres perishing on shoulder and in treads

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,006 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,100 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 27,483 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,700 miles

both front brake discs are worn and corroded in places

both front tyres getting low on tread

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,147 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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TL07 BDL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TL07 BDL, 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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TL07 BDL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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