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BG57 HVF

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,486 mi
Last recorded49,486 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 HVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 49,486 miles

Nearside Rear mist of oil from diff

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 46,253 miles

Offside Front top mount slight play

misting of oil nsr diff seal

Pass 22 Jan 2024 46,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 44,914 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 41,810 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 41,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 39,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 39,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 38,588 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 35,724 miles

Front windscreen chipped zone a less than 10mm

Front windscreen chipped zone b less than 40mm

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 32,491 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 29,835 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,444 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 21,590 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 20,172 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 20,151 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,140 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 18,765 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 18,765 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG57 HVF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BG57 HVF, 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

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What year was BG57 HVF registered?

BG57 HVF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is BG57 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 HVF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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