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W40 RPS

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,009 mi
Last recorded52,009 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 RPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 52,009 miles

front tyres 225 45 r 17 94 w xl

osr brake disk is pitted on the inner surface

the nsf tyre has wear on the inner edge

the nsf tyre is cracking in the tread area

the osf tyre is started to crack on the inner side wall

Fail 12 May 2015 52,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres 225 45 r 17 94 w xl

osr brake disk is pitted on the inner surface

rear tyres 245 40 r 17 91 y

the nsf tyre has wear on the inner edge

the nsf tyre is cracking in the tread area

the osf tyre is started to crack on the inner side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,150 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,305 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,338 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 28,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,736 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 20,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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W40 RPS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W40 RPS, 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 W40 RPS registered?

W40 RPS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is W40 RPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W40 RPS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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