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S898 SLK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

32,511 mi
Last recorded32,511 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 32,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers restricting inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2025 32,096 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 31,696 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 31,276 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 30,829 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 2 Feb 2022 30,824 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 5 Feb 2021 30,154 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 29,647 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 28,710 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 28,710 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 27,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,513 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 21,694 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,336 miles

Both front tyres are perished but not exposing ply or cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 18,238 miles

Both front tyres are worn slightly on inner edges, worn out of shape and are starting to perish

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on at time of test

Nearside rear lamp lense broken but not showing white light

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 15,528 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 12,743 miles

Both nearside tyres are damaged on outer sidewall but not to cords

Rear number plate just starting to delaminate

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 19 Aug 2010 10,478 miles

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

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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S898 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S898 SLK, 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 S898 SLK registered?

S898 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 August 2007.

Is S898 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S898 SLK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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