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AV57 YCA

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,209 mi
Last recorded99,209 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 99,209 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 98,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 96,169 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 93,256 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 89,467 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside crack in side of window not in wiper sweep

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

tape on n/s front wing

Pass 7 Jan 2022 87,754 miles

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

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

The Handbrake Efficiency is only just acceptable

Fail 6 Jan 2022 87,750 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

The Handbrake Efficiency is only just acceptable

Pass 29 Dec 2020 80,148 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 75,803 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 72,297 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 72,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,515 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 64,637 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 64,636 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 60,151 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 55,121 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 55,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 50,220 miles

The NS Front brake is slight binding.

The rear exhaust clamps are corroded.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 48,069 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)

The rear exhaust clamps are slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 38,438 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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AV57 YCA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV57 YCA, 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 AV57 YCA registered?

AV57 YCA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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