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R321 UBX

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,994 mi
Last recorded76,994 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 UBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 76,994 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox Nearside (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox Offside (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber body corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber body corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 76,993 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox Nearside (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox Offside (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber body corroded

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber body corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 76,050 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,274 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,675 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,919 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 65,919 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR JOINT (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,363 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,863 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 52,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,447 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet struts weak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 39,287 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet struts weak

engine management light stays on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,901 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 22,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 13,091 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 7,165 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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R321 UBX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R321 UBX, 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 R321 UBX registered?

R321 UBX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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