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AY57 LJA

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,848 mi
Last recorded127,848 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 LJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 127,848 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 126,924 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 123,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,989 miles

exhaust has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

Fail 2 Oct 2020 115,989 miles

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

exhaust has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,386 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 109,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 96,596 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 90,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken, system still adequately supported

Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyres bald on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,889 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,153 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,568 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,397 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 11,922 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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AY57 LJA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY57 LJA, 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 AY57 LJA registered?

AY57 LJA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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