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RHZ 266

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,996 mi
Last recorded97,996 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHZ 266
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 97,996 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 96,482 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 96,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 94,834 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 92,346 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,313 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 90,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 81,352 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 79,452 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 69,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2018 69,994 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,968 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 58,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 MM + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,138 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 36,128 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,482 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 33,430 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 29,996 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,666 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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RHZ 266 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RHZ 266, 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 RHZ 266 registered?

RHZ 266 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for RHZ 266 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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