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JA04 TAO

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

66,809 mi
Last recorded66,809 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA04 TAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 66,809 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 65,336 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 63,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 62,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 60,775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 58,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 58,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 57,515 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,052 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 55,232 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,159 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 51,171 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,167 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,516 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 32,816 miles

both front tyres on the limit and out of shape

Pass 3 Dec 2011 26,936 miles

both front tyres wearing 0n inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2011 21,692 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 14,743 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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JA04 TAO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 JA04 TAO, 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

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What year was JA04 TAO registered?

JA04 TAO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is JA04 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA04 TAO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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