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R3 BSF

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

39,847 mi
Last recorded39,847 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 BSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 39,847 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 38,725 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 38,722 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 37,986 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 37,986 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 35,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 33,096 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 30,728 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 30,362 miles

centre section exhaust mounts corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2020 30,284 miles

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

centre section exhaust mounts corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,834 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 28,834 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,327 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 21,629 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 17,969 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,899 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,303 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 16,272 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both the nearside and the offside front tyre have slight cracked to the tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 15,752 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 15,752 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 13 Aug 2012 13,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 11,765 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 11,765 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 8,360 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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R3 BSF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R3 BSF, 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 R3 BSF registered?

R3 BSF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is R3 BSF safe to buy?

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