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J55 VCP

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,453 mi
Last recorded131,453 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 VCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 131,453 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 125,115 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 117,671 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 112,914 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 112,782 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 101,784 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings, both front tyres bald on inner edges required very soon, near side rear tyre was bald/flat spot

Pass 18 Dec 2019 93,621 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 93,616 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 72,615 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 72,611 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,423 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 52,419 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 32,376 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 27,005 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full floorpan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,539 miles

floorpan covers fitted

front tyres worn edges

lower engine cover fitted

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sill/lower engine/floorpan/rear suspension component covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 12,525 miles

lower engine cover fitted

lower floorpan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

rear lower wishbone plastic covers fitted

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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J55 VCP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J55 VCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J55 VCP?

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What year was J55 VCP registered?

J55 VCP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is J55 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 VCP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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