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EJ07 VHF

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,376 mi
Last recorded125,376 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 VHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 125,376 miles

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

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 Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,781 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2021 114,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2020 108,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/f wiper starting smear screen

Pass 26 Sep 2019 103,160 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Oct 2018 96,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear across rear axil (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 92,273 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 92,273 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 75,392 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 75,392 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,651 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 57,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,613 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,691 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 20,458 miles

Nearside 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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EJ07 VHF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ07 VHF, 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 EJ07 VHF registered?

EJ07 VHF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 May 2007.

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