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R16 CDM

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,751 mi
Last recorded127,751 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 CDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 127,751 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe repaired, not seriously weakened. Covered in underseal.

Fail 24 Mar 2026 127,751 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe repaired, not seriously weakened. Covered in underseal.

Pass 21 Feb 2025 118,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear subframe has been repaired and covered in underseal

Pass 18 Jan 2024 115,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 115,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 111,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of diff (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of diff (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 111,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of diff (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of diff (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 108,727 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 107,213 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 104,528 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 104,528 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 101,388 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 101,386 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,253 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 86,516 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 66,311 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,804 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,299 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust brackets at the centre slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,194 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,432 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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R16 CDM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 R16 CDM, 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 R16 CDM registered?

R16 CDM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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