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BD57 VKO

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,555 mi
Last recorded75,555 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 75,555 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 75,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 74,057 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 74,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 71,479 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes split but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 71,477 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes split but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 68,695 miles

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 11 Dec 2020 67,115 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 67,115 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,505 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 59,499 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 54,148 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,681 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 53,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,270 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,732 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 36,789 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 31,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,879 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 23,822 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,822 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 23,751 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Dec 2010 23,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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BD57 VKO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BD57 VKO, 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 BD57 VKO registered?

BD57 VKO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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