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YR07 YHY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,404 mi
Last recorded53,404 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 YHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 53,404 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective BOTH BRACKETS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 53,404 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective BOTH BRACKETS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 52,014 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 52,014 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 51,178 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 49,528 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 46,958 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 45,449 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 45,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 42,824 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,014 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front suspension arm rear main bushes starting to perish / deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3.5 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,997 miles

Central Rear Exhaust hanger corroded but still in place

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 37,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Exhaust hanger corroded but still in place

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,063 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulder

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2016 32,063 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulder

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 23,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking and spliting on inner side wall

off side front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2015 23,115 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking and spliting on inner side wall

off side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,682 miles

nearside front brake has slight judder

Pass 29 Jun 2013 8,332 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 8,053 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 7,632 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 7,125 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 7,125 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YR07 YHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YR07 YHY, 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 YR07 YHY registered?

YR07 YHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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