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Y678 BPB

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,036 mi
Last recorded80,036 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 BPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 80,036 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 May 2026 80,036 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 78,183 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 76,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear shockers corroded

Fail 8 May 2024 76,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear shockers corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 74,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Subframe welded and covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 74,323 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp fractured (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,316 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 66,638 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 66,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,487 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 63,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,665 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,197 miles

nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres 2-3 mm

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,714 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,560 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 41,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,682 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,066 miles

front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,285 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2010 23,755 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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Y678 BPB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y678 BPB, 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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Y678 BPB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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