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J70 NJE

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,733 mi
Last recorded97,733 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 NJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 97,733 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 95,151 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 92,482 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 92,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 88,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Retaining pin not correctly fitted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 83,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,146 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,586 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,345 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2015 43,531 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,139 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 22,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,236 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,856 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,158 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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J70 NJE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J70 NJE, 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 J70 NJE registered?

J70 NJE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is J70 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 NJE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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