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VU07 FUY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,943 mi
Last recorded44,943 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 FUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 44,943 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 42,618 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 42,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 245/40/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 40,321 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 40,321 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 38,414 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 37,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,134 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,501 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,031 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 26,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 26,257 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 24,103 miles

Central stop light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2015 21,447 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 21,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 19,571 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 19,571 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,536 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 13,834 miles

OSF tyre is slightly perished/cracked

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2012 10,478 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,775 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 5,868 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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VU07 FUY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VU07 FUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU07 FUY registered?

VU07 FUY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 April 2007.

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The MOT history for VU07 FUY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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