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R1 LTC

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,536 mi
Last recorded14,536 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 LTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 14,536 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 14,528 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 14,460 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 14,452 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 14,449 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 14,422 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 14,186 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 14,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 14,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 14,067 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 14,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 13,932 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,797 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 13,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 13,531 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 13,069 miles

water leaking at nearside front corner

Pass 11 Jun 2010 12,401 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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R1 LTC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R1 LTC, 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 R1 LTC registered?

R1 LTC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 June 2007.

Is R1 LTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 LTC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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