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YD07 VGV

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,116 mi
Last recorded115,116 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 VGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 115,116 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 113,477 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 113,462 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,868 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 108,868 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 97,627 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 97,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,766 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 83,765 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,438 miles

High level brake light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 76,438 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

High level brake light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limmit (4.1.E.1)

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

covers trays fitted

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 55,910 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,997 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,733 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 43,597 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 37,025 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,160 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,504 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 21,483 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 VGV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YD07 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

YD07 VGV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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