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Y50 DRF

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,699 mi
Last recorded105,699 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 DRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 105,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 96,489 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 86,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 80,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 80,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,989 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,139 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,485 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,098 miles

Nearside parking brake effort is 50% lower than offside. Overall efficiency requirement just met. (16%)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre outer wall is starting to perish.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,200 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,650 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,582 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,345 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,452 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,013 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 27,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,372 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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Y50 DRF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y50 DRF, 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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Y50 DRF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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