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R888 JKY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,344 mi
Last recorded59,344 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 59,344 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 57,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 54,143 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 54,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 51,779 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 51,779 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 46,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 44,398 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,696 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 40,202 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,786 miles

N/S/R exhaust mounting bracket missing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,584 miles

both rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 33,584 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

handbrake lever nearing the end of its travel

Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,358 miles

N/S REAR TYRE DAMAGE ON SIDE WALL

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,658 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,112 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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R888 JKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R888 JKY, 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 R888 JKY registered?

R888 JKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is R888 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 JKY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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