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VPE 1

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

60,086 mi
Last recorded60,086 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPE 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 60,086 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 59,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 59,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 59,306 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 58,394 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,800 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 53,761 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,182 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 47,506 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,958 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 36,550 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,390 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,725 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,336 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,364 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 12,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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VPE 1 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VPE 1, 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 VPE 1 registered?

VPE 1 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 August 2007.

Is VPE 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPE 1 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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