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Y26 MES

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,339 mi
Last recorded93,339 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 93,339 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 93,157 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 93,157 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 92,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 87,826 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 87,826 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 86,396 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 85,474 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 85,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 85,074 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,560 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 83,560 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,422 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,090 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 75,090 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,232 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

offside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2014 51,232 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

offside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,272 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 34,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 19,636 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,304 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 9,079 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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Y26 MES 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 Y26 MES, 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 Y26 MES registered?

Y26 MES is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is Y26 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y26 MES 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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