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S12 RHR

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,253 mi
Last recorded75,253 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 RHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 75,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,567 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 64,565 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 63,223 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 61,143 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 61,142 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 57,596 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 57,596 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 55,200 miles

Electronic stability control component slightly damaged Steering Angle sensor is Damaged (7.12 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 55,200 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 49,069 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriated

Rear both sides tyres deteriated

Fail 4 Nov 2017 49,005 miles

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

NSF and NSR tyres are perished to the outer walls, the NSF has outer wall damage

OSF fog light innop

OSR tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,051 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 44,241 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 44,241 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,686 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,687 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 35,426 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,005 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,523 miles

covers fitted top/bottom engine . both front tyres worn uneven on iner edge

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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S12 RHR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S12 RHR, 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 S12 RHR registered?

S12 RHR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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