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R30 MNS

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

125,649 mi
Last recorded125,649 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 MNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 125,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 125,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of the two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 122,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at x pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner joint showing signs of internal corrosion (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (front of the two) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 122,246 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut to cords 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front on inner sidewalls 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at x pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner joint showing signs of internal corrosion (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (front of the two) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 119,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in centre section at x pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (front of the two) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe, suspension arms and shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close and nearside rear has minor cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 117,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 114,571 miles

Engine undertray deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear section hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 114,571 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Engine undertray deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear section hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 110,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2021 110,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 110,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Gear box sump porous and slight leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 109,483 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre flange broke n but not leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 109,483 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning lamp lit (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre flange broke n but not leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 107,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside parking brake lazy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

service brake just meets requirements 53% note brake discs very corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 107,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside parking brake lazy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

service brake just meets requirements 53% note brake discs very corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 107,819 miles

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

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

Centre rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 103,638 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 95,295 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 95,295 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 83,187 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,390 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front brake distorted

tightness in steering system

Fail 22 Dec 2015 82,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

tightness in steering system

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,536 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 64,074 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 14 Dec 2012 55,132 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 46,308 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 37,862 miles

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

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

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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R30 MNS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R30 MNS, 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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R30 MNS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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