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W1 MTY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,613 mi
Last recorded142,613 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 MTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 142,613 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 141,708 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 138,416 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 138,340 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 128,051 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 128,051 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 117,619 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 117,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 107,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,299 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 90,299 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,820 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 73,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,566 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,976 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,023 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 28,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W1 MTY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W1 MTY, 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 W1 MTY registered?

W1 MTY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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