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X28 CDS

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,266 mi
Last recorded102,266 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 CDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,266 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

Pass 5 Dec 2024 96,965 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,069 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 86,944 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All have surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,061 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,714 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 73,359 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 70,117 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner wall and nail in tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal pipes corroded at rear and covered in grease not allowing full inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side repeater inside mirror damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 54,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm rubber boot worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror accident damaged,wiring to side repeater crushed (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm rubber boot worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced support mounting bracket broken,accident damaged (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 27 Sep 2013 33,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,403 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,305 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X28 CDS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 X28 CDS, 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 X28 CDS registered?

X28 CDS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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