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FR56 CJR

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,669 mi
Last recorded89,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR56 CJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 89,669 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 89,586 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 89,442 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jan 2023 88,818 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2022 87,490 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2022 87,472 miles

Brake performance not tested Excessive brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,605 miles

Rear tyres worn low

Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,746 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,535 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,665 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 42,099 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 30,368 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,809 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,936 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 26,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,067 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,996 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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FR56 CJR 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 FR56 CJR, 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 FR56 CJR registered?

FR56 CJR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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