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R17 MSP

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

122,921 mi
Last recorded122,921 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 MSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 122,921 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded both sides . (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 116,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion . (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 110,089 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,371 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2022 92,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,552 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,219 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 87,487 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,492 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front & offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2016 57,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front & offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,052 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,967 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 34,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 26,914 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,517 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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R17 MSP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R17 MSP, 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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R17 MSP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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