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R10 VJS

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,382 mi
Last recorded78,382 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 VJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 78,382 miles

Front both front wings corroded

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 76,218 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 76,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 73,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 71,210 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,710 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 64,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 11 Feb 2021 64,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls of tyres split and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls of tyres split and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system NO BRAKES PIPE BURST (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 4 Feb 2020 62,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished due to age

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished due to age

Fail 4 Feb 2020 62,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished due to age

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished due to age

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear brakes (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,216 miles

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 30 Apr 2018 57,686 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 55,227 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 52,097 miles

both front brake discs corroded between vents

front wipers smear windscreen

Fail 14 May 2016 52,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded between vents

front wipers smear windscreen

Pass 14 May 2015 50,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 47,746 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,510 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,930 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)

Pass 12 May 2011 32,511 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 18,810 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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R10 VJS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R10 VJS, 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 R10 VJS registered?

R10 VJS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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