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CAZ 7898

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,308 mi
Last recorded60,308 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 7898
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 60,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 58,677 miles

High level brake light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2023 56,642 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,570 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 54,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 52,391 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 52,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,594 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 47,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,879 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2018 45,879 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear@centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,785 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,079 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 36,079 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 26,681 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,514 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 23,512 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,400 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 1 Aug 2011 17,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,097 miles

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

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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CAZ 7898 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CAZ 7898, 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 CAZ 7898 registered?

CAZ 7898 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2007.

Is CAZ 7898 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAZ 7898 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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