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XX07 ZEL

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,287 mi
Last recorded37,287 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX07 ZEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 37,287 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some items .....n/s/r sill arch scuffed..slight noise when rear wheels rotated may be inboard shoes unable to see to assess

Pass 24 Jul 2025 34,541 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))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 34,112 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 33,629 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 33,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 33,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 32,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 31,897 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 31,357 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,427 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 30,425 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,166 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,919 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 19,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,691 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,190 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 14,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 11,707 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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XX07 ZEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XX07 ZEL, 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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XX07 ZEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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