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J500 GMD

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,920 mi
Last recorded100,920 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 GMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 100,920 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 100,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front. As marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front. As marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Multiple (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake backing plate slightly deteriorated/insecure. (Both sides)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. STRONG ADVISE. Lazy oppose to NSF (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen light damage. (Stone chips)

Pass 23 May 2024 97,590 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

parking brake only just met the minimum requirements

Pass 24 May 2023 96,865 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 96,238 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 95,170 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 91,119 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,430 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,413 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 80,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre brackets broken system still adequately supported

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,670 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 77,670 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,106 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 75,105 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,177 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 66,742 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,669 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,587 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 22,875 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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J500 GMD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J500 GMD, 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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J500 GMD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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