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Y8 PCJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,815 mi
Last recorded149,815 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 PCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 149,815 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

underseal applied

Pass 14 Mar 2024 149,611 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components undersealed

Fail 14 Mar 2024 149,611 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2022 149,180 miles

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 149,176 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing loose All (front & Rear) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 148,737 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 148,513 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Left hand rear silencer exhaust clamps missing resulting in a leak of exhaust gases & the exhaust being insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Right hand rear silencer exhaust clamps missing resulting in a leak of exhaust gases & the exhaust being insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 145,642 miles

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

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

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

Rear X2 Exhaust clamps rusted through on "Y" piece to backbox. 1 on each backbox, system still secure as 2 clamps are fitted on each side.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 132,462 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 132,387 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2018 132,387 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 124,963 miles

floor covers throughout under body

Pass 11 Mar 2017 117,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 103,970 miles

Nearside n/s/r tyre punctured

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Mar 2016 103,753 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres punctured

Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,170 miles

front brakes binding slightly

front screen broken but not in eyeline

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,513 miles

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

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

both headlamp aims dim

windscreen broken but not in drivers eyeline

Fail 1 Mar 2014 73,452 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp aims dim

front tyres wearing on inner edges

windscreen broken but not in drivers eyeline

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,906 miles

Front screen cracked along lower edge but not in drivers view

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,553 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,431 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 31,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,292 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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Y8 PCJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y8 PCJ, 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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Y8 PCJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2007.

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