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AK57 XPC

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,379 mi
Last recorded68,379 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 XPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 68,379 miles

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

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

Manufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components and suspension covers fitted.

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 68,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Manufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components and suspension covers fitted.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,786 miles

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

manufactures under covers & suspension arm covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 10 Sep 2024 65,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

manufactures under covers & suspension arm covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 22 Sep 2023 62,634 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 62,634 miles

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

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 60,185 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 59,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front track arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr Upper front suspension arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 58,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front track arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr Upper front suspension arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil below minimum

Fail 21 Sep 2020 58,134 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front front track control arm outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil below minimum

Pass 10 Sep 2019 57,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 57,110 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed on inner edge (225/45 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge (225/45 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,443 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,911 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,868 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,054 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,417 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,530 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 37,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 28,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,497 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 24,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,767 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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AK57 XPC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AK57 XPC, 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 AK57 XPC registered?

AK57 XPC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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