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KJ02 DOG

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,640 mi
Last recorded95,640 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 DOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 95,640 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 93,329 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 93,322 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pins not in location (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,292 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Sep 2023 91,280 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

parking brake just met requirements on performance

Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,298 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,968 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays

Pass 14 Sep 2019 79,232 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,772 miles

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

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

parking brake effort low

Fail 18 Aug 2018 74,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake effort low

Pass 16 Aug 2017 70,153 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,542 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 64,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,603 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 52,817 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,908 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,494 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 14,331 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 14,253 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 13,433 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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KJ02 DOG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KJ02 DOG, 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 KJ02 DOG registered?

KJ02 DOG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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