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V6 BEM

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,488 mi
Last recorded88,488 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 BEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 88,488 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 88,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 87,856 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,032 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,476 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 74,125 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 69,345 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 69,345 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2018 69,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 64,481 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 60,200 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,982 miles

Hand brake required minimum efficiency only just attained 17%

Fail 17 Dec 2015 52,978 miles

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

Hand brake required minimum efficiency only just attained 17%

Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,566 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,020 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,416 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 39,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2011 32,290 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 22,728 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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V6 BEM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V6 BEM, 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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V6 BEM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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