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RJ07 HBP

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,669 mi
Last recorded90,669 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 HBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 90,669 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket deteriorated

rear discs and pads worn low

Pass 13 Mar 2025 86,258 miles

2x front shocks weak

front discs and pads low

front reg plate damaged

rear brake discs and pads low

Pass 25 Jan 2024 82,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 82,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp outer lens damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 77,486 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 77,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,103 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 70,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 59,918 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 59,898 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and rear both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 56,552 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 44,541 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,246 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 29,730 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,492 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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RJ07 HBP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ07 HBP, 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 RJ07 HBP registered?

RJ07 HBP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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