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J123 DMG

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,549 mi
Last recorded96,549 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 DMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 96,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Well Arms Corroded (Both) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 95,948 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 95,118 miles

Fuel lines slightly corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 94,683 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 94,682 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 93,543 miles

Front & rear suspension generally corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 93,543 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front & rear suspension generally corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,655 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 92,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 91,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,727 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder wearing. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 83,962 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 83,962 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,437 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,986 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,956 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,517 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,174 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 22,568 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 22,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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J123 DMG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 J123 DMG, 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 J123 DMG registered?

J123 DMG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 December 2007.

Is J123 DMG safe to buy?

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