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V8 HGW

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,864 mi
Last recorded38,864 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 38,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 36,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 35,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 34,033 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 33,085 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 30,694 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 30,658 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 29,707 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 26,003 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,682 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

O/S/R tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,553 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,140 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,366 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 7,634 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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V8 HGW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 V8 HGW, 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 V8 HGW registered?

V8 HGW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is V8 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 HGW shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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