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J12 SLK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,621 mi
Last recorded103,621 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 103,621 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,461 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 97,574 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 93,667 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 90,674 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 90,674 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 84,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,393 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 65,019 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 65,017 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,999 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 55,993 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 49,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 42,359 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,223 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 21,071 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,076 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jun 2010 25,828 miles

Advise wear to inner edges of both front tyres.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,828 miles

Advise wear to inner edges of both front tyres.

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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J12 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J12 SLK, 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 J12 SLK registered?

J12 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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