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YE56 FXJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,941 mi
Last recorded100,941 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 FXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 100,941 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Catch inoperative (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both sides (3.4 (a))

ESP Fault indicated on info system

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Run flat system fault indicated on info system

Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,396 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 96,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,870 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 94,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 93,290 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 93,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,152 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 75,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint camber (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 75,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,869 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 65,866 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Two centre exhaust mountings corroded & broken away

Pass 7 Oct 2015 59,464 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,821 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,220 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,885 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,299 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,135 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 31,135 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,709 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YE56 FXJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YE56 FXJ, 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 YE56 FXJ registered?

YE56 FXJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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