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OSJ 981

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

39,336 mi
Last recorded39,336 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSJ 981
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 39,336 miles

Offside Front 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 12 Mar 2025 36,356 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 31,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 28,350 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 27,605 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 25 Mar 2022 27,605 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 10 Mar 2021 27,134 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2020 26,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2019 24,794 miles

Both front tyres beginning to wear on inside shoulders Recommend Wheel alignment check

Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,612 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,673 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,830 miles

under shields fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,043 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,408 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 8,536 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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OSJ 981 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 OSJ 981, 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

How do I check the history of OSJ 981?

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What year was OSJ 981 registered?

OSJ 981 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2007.

Is OSJ 981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSJ 981 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.

Does OSJ 981 have outstanding finance?

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