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FX07 VJZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,331 mi
Last recorded118,331 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 VJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 118,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor edge at bend (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center close 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center close 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 118,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor edge at bend (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center close 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center close 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 109,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 100,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor on the bend (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish inner side wall advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 100,482 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick on the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick on the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor on the bend (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish inner side wall advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 97,634 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 97,558 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 96,412 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,821 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,999 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 87,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,134 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

high level brake light not working

Fail 9 Jun 2015 85,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 May 2014 81,561 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,630 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,030 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)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 48,030 miles

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

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)

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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FX07 VJZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FX07 VJZ, 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 FX07 VJZ registered?

FX07 VJZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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