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JIW 7039

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

99,241 mi
Last recorded99,241 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 7039
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 99,241 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 99,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,641 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front wing corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2025 96,641 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front wing corroded

parking brake just passed on efficiency

Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,643 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 94,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has been glued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 94,355 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall and has been glued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 92,753 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 92,751 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 92,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe exhaust system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,596 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 81,893 miles

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

DRIVERS SEAT TRIM IS INSECURE

Offside Front SERVICE BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 Nov 2020 81,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

DRIVERS SEAT TRIM IS INSECURE

Offside Front SERVICE BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 72,716 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 72,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 22,088 miles

both front tyres slight wear inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,191 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 57,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,824 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,587 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,670 miles

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

offside outer sill cover split

Fail 27 Jun 2013 46,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

offside outer sill cover split

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,236 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 44,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,250 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,192 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 30,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front(both sides)braks discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,741 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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JIW 7039 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 JIW 7039, 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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JIW 7039 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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