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V3 RAM

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,530 mi
Last recorded51,530 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 RAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 51,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both coil spring upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 47,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened engine bay /both top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 47,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened engine bay /both top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 41,561 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 36,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 36,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom fixing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 31,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR SUSPENSION FRAME, CORRODED.

Fail 7 Jul 2022 31,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM BALL JOINT, OF 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR SUSPENSION FRAME, CORRODED.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR MAIN BRAKE PIPES, SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, SIDEWALL CRACKING, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 26,388 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FORWARD ARM, GAITER BADLY SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR MAIN BRAKE PIPES, SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, SIDEWALL CRACKING, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 22,142 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 22,136 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 19,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN BRAKE PIPE, SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 18,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OF O/S FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 16,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 15,569 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 15,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 15,102 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 14,113 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 12,338 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 11,412 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 9,743 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 7,940 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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V3 RAM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 V3 RAM, 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 V3 RAM registered?

V3 RAM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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