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R9 PLJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,991 mi
Last recorded45,991 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 45,991 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 43,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 42,151 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 41,001 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 39,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 37,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 33,072 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,173 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 29,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,785 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,303 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 25,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of two (2.4.G.2)

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 10 Sep 2014 23,044 miles

front no. plate

Pass 13 Sep 2013 17,674 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,660 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,485 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 11,334 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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R9 PLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R9 PLJ, 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 R9 PLJ registered?

R9 PLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is R9 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 PLJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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