CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU56 BBV

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

131,525 mi
Last recorded131,525 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 BBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 131,525 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (TO REAR X2.) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 129,803 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REARX2. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 127,209 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 126,015 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 106,657 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides in areas from rear hoses to above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective By the Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,667 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,207 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 69,237 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,234 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 46,234 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,889 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 41,731 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,083 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,921 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,270 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU56 BBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 VU56 BBV, 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

How do I check the history of VU56 BBV?

You can check the full history of VU56 BBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU56 BBV registered?

VU56 BBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 February 2007.

Is VU56 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU56 BBV 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.

Does VU56 BBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU56 BBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.