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LJ07 LVN

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,310 mi
Last recorded101,310 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 LVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 101,310 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 101,310 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 98,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted.

Fail 13 Jun 2024 98,324 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 14 Jun 2023 96,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undercarriage covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2022 94,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 91,664 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 91,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 89,557 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

REAR TYRES WEARING VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IN CENTRE OF TREAD

Fail 17 Jun 2020 89,556 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NEARSIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

REAR TYRES WEARING VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IN CENTRE OF TREAD

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,916 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,304 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

Fail 20 Jun 2018 82,299 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NEARSIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,653 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,464 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,073 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 63,073 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 57,810 miles

auto fluid leak on transmission

both front tyres worn off on inner edges & o/s very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced & wheel alignment checked

front brake discs wearing

Fail 27 Jun 2014 57,810 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

auto fluid leak on transmission

both front tyres worn off on inner edges & o/s very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced & wheel alignment checked

front brake discs wearing

Fail 18 Apr 2013 50,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,068 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 23 May 2012 44,692 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,811 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

brake pads not checked

rear tyres wearing close to tread bars

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,273 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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LJ07 LVN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ07 LVN, 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 LJ07 LVN registered?

LJ07 LVN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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