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WJ56 WKM

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,268 mi
Last recorded73,268 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 WKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 73,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers

Fail 2 Dec 2025 73,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers

Pass 29 Nov 2024 67,075 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 67,075 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 56,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily advised. Tyre also deflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 56,586 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamps cloudy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily advised. Tyre also deflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 49,231 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 44,324 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 42,753 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,460 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 39,640 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 37,727 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,472 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs lipped

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,497 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 27,781 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 24,839 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Dec 2012 24,839 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2011 21,031 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 18,478 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 12,892 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 12,892 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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WJ56 WKM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 WJ56 WKM, 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 WJ56 WKM registered?

WJ56 WKM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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