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GD07 PLJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,176 mi
Last recorded97,176 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD07 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,176 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 97,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened of rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened of rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,151 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 92,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 82,546 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 82,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,397 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 59,590 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,847 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 53,858 miles

both rear exhaust mounts / brackets broken/ corroded exhaust system not insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,777 miles

Centre exhaust hangers broken on both sides, the system is still adequately supported

Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,292 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,666 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)

brake wear light on

condensation in offside side repeater

Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,277 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to split on inner edge also wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 24,579 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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GD07 PLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GD07 PLJ, 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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GD07 PLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 August 2007.

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