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YC56 KCY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,548 mi
Last recorded57,548 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 KCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 57,548 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 75,748 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 68,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2025 68,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2024 63,332 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,922 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,802 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 61,000 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,308 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,287 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,531 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,831 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2015 51,405 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,442 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 32,362 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,671 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish in tread pattern

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,008 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 19,953 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 14,586 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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YC56 KCY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YC56 KCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC56 KCY registered?

YC56 KCY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is YC56 KCY safe to buy?

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