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CU57 RVZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,035 mi
Last recorded116,035 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 RVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 116,035 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 116,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 109,710 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 109,706 miles

Offside Rear Lower Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 109,580 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all where visible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear under body support brace rotted

Offside wash jet not working

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

unidentified wheel bearing noise requires further investigation / front wheels dont turn freely

Pass 8 Mar 2024 97,565 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 97,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 89,219 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Pass 16 May 2022 88,538 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 87,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 86,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 83,429 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 79,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,609 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,925 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 67,925 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,186 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 59,186 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 48,883 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

Fail 20 May 2014 48,883 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,425 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 29,771 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 29,771 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 6 Jul 2011 25,883 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,710 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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CU57 RVZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CU57 RVZ, 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 CU57 RVZ registered?

CU57 RVZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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