CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP57 YZH

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,317 mi
Last recorded135,317 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 YZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 135,317 miles

covers under car and sills covering components

Fail 27 Apr 2026 135,317 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

covers under car and sills covering components

Pass 7 May 2025 133,553 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake react arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted all over vehicle prevents full inspection

Fail 6 May 2025 133,553 miles

Emissions unable to be completed machine inoperative (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front corner of bumper insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake react arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted all over vehicle prevents full inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2024 129,672 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 129,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 125,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Apr 2023 125,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Apr 2022 121,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded.

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

Undertray fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some components.

Pass 13 May 2021 117,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing uneven on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2021 117,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing uneven on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 117,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hids fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 109,261 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,096 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,841 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 77,840 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,924 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,620 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,699 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,842 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,390 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,663 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP57 YZH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 AP57 YZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP57 YZH?

You can check the full history of AP57 YZH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP57 YZH registered?

AP57 YZH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is AP57 YZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 YZH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP57 YZH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP57 YZH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.