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X26 MSG

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,150 mi
Last recorded86,150 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX26 MSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 86,150 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 84,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp, left one. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear subframe/axle corrosion.

Pass 9 Apr 2024 83,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 83,014 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 82,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,301 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 80,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 79,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 79,465 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,846 miles

exhaust silencer clamps n/s/r pipe clamps rotten and broken

Fail 13 Jul 2017 76,846 miles

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

exhaust silencer clamps n/s/r pipe clamps rotten and broken

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,677 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 72,575 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,796 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 65,783 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,680 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 57,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 56,145 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,633 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre low on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,998 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 38,914 miles

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

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

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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X26 MSG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X26 MSG, 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 X26 MSG registered?

X26 MSG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 July 2007.

Is X26 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X26 MSG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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