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RJ57 VUN

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,949 mi
Last recorded87,949 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 VUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,949 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,698 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Extensive front end damage that is unlikely to become detached or affect the control of vehicle adversely

Front Under tray damage unlikely to become detached

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner wheel arch bolt missing / unlikely to become detached

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Less than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 82,698 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Extensive front end damage that is unlikely to become detached or affect the control of vehicle adversely

Front Under tray damage unlikely to become detached

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device not working

Nearside Inner wheel arch bolt missing / unlikely to become detached

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Head lamp mountings broken (lamp is not Insecure)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device not working

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Less than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 79,346 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 72,998 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 72,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 67,347 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 62,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 55,852 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 55,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,560 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,599 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 28,812 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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RJ57 VUN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJ57 VUN, 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 RJ57 VUN registered?

RJ57 VUN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 2007.

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