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RL 5863

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,110 mi
Last recorded80,110 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL 5863
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,110 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 80,110 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,060 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,331 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,589 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 44,545 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,871 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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RL 5863 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL 5863, 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 RL 5863 registered?

RL 5863 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 August 2007.

Is RL 5863 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL 5863 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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