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BAZ 1243

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,437 mi
Last recorded73,437 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 1243
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 73,437 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 73,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 73,068 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,692 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 71,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 70,288 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 69,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 69,225 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 69,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,871 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,867 miles

under tray has fitted could not see all testable components

Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,146 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 53,742 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,851 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,153 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,143 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,560 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,806 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,725 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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BAZ 1243 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BAZ 1243, 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 BAZ 1243 registered?

BAZ 1243 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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