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YS56 VJJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,269 mi
Last recorded52,269 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 VJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 52,269 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 51,026 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 49,706 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 48,078 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 45,995 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 44,176 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 42,187 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 41,320 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,624 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 37,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,119 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 32,440 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 32,440 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 29,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 29,699 miles

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 28,303 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,650 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,567 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 17,082 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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YS56 VJJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS56 VJJ, 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 YS56 VJJ registered?

YS56 VJJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is YS56 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS56 VJJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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