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BK57 LPX

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,732 mi
Last recorded82,732 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 LPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 82,732 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 79,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 79,690 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 78,833 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 76,309 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 75,850 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 75,156 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 74,210 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 74,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,651 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 69,620 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,201 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

front brake pads low

major oil leaks ?

Pass 21 May 2015 61,151 miles

Bad oil leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 55,767 miles

Slight damage to offside door mirror

Fail 2 May 2014 55,757 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Noise from rear brakes

Slight damage to offside door mirror

Pass 2 Nov 2013 52,357 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,434 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,000 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,487 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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BK57 LPX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 BK57 LPX, 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 BK57 LPX registered?

BK57 LPX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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