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YL07 AYC

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,984 mi
Last recorded81,984 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 AYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,984 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 81,984 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 80,743 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 79,189 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 79,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,908 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 74,371 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 74,356 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 68,544 miles

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

OSF BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE SECURING BOLT MISSING

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SERVICE OVERDUE

Fail 17 Feb 2021 68,544 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

OSF BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE SECURING BOLT MISSING

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SERVICE OVERDUE

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,736 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,472 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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YL07 AYC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL07 AYC, 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 YL07 AYC registered?

YL07 AYC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is YL07 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 AYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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