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YK07 XRU

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,245 mi
Last recorded97,245 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 XRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,245 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 95,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 93,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2023 93,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 93,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mount/ suspention turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured by weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Metal pipes have been greased

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Signs of dampness (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut tops mount under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and cut in side wall no canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hand brake need adjustment

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

Shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect

heavey surface corrosion at rear of vehicle

Pass 31 May 2022 91,218 miles

Both rear exhaust silencer heat shields are partially insecure

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

Slight play in the nearside steering rack end inner tie-bar ball joint

Fail 31 May 2022 91,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear exhaust silencer heat shields are partially insecure

Front registration plate is deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

Slight play in the nearside steering rack end inner tie-bar ball joint

Pass 4 Feb 2021 85,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 85,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 82,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,381 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 78,381 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,743 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 68,576 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,388 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 64,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 53,629 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 53,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,655 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,829 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,984 miles

front brake discs showing first signs of wear

Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,024 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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YK07 XRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YK07 XRU, 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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YK07 XRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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