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YD07 VGL

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,010 mi
Last recorded27,010 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 VGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 27,010 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 26,924 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 26,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 26,661 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 24,997 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 24,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside door not opening from key fob

Fail 30 Jun 2022 24,141 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside door not opening from key fob

Pass 13 Jul 2021 22,088 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 22,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 18,827 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 16,099 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 15,783 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 14,888 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 13,347 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)

engine and under body covers fitted

no clear visual inspection of brake pads front / rear possible

Pass 18 Feb 2015 11,442 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 13 Jan 2014 9,164 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 7,807 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 6,459 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 5,827 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 4,587 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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YD07 VGL 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 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 YD07 VGL, 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 YD07 VGL registered?

YD07 VGL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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