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JB53 SLK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,545 mi
Last recorded50,545 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB53 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 50,545 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 50,237 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,038 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 47,820 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 44,437 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 41,986 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 38,505 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 38,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 38,024 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 37,431 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,535 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,594 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,161 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,316 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,939 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,465 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,125 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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JB53 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 JB53 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 JB53 SLK registered?

JB53 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is JB53 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for JB53 SLK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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