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R70 LJL

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,864 mi
Last recorded126,864 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 LJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 126,864 miles

Nearside Front mud flap loose

Fail 4 Jun 2026 126,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mud flap loose

Pass 4 Apr 2025 119,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm /outer sidewall damaged / no inner structure (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 119,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Wiper not checked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working Wiper not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.4 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm /outer sidewall damaged / no inner structure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4.3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 117,862 miles

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 117,862 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 113,084 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 108,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 98,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 89,238 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 89,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,064 miles

Nearside Front tyre deep cut outer wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,311 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 65,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,460 miles

both rear tyres inner wall cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,293 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,106 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 24,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,889 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,066 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)

Offside Front 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 7 Mar 2011 16,137 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 14,393 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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R70 LJL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R70 LJL, 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 R70 LJL registered?

R70 LJL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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