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W5 EMW

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,385 mi
Last recorded47,385 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 EMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 47,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 46,678 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 46,677 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 45,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 44,660 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 44,660 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp top mount broken (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 43,882 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 42,380 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 41,040 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 41,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,366 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 37,847 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 37,811 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 35,493 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,759 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,799 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,795 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,630 miles

O/S/F tyre is starting to slpit in centre of tread.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 20,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre is starting to slpit in centre of tread.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 17,277 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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W5 EMW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W5 EMW, 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 W5 EMW?

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What year was W5 EMW registered?

W5 EMW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is W5 EMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 EMW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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