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EF57 KBU

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,883 mi
Last recorded109,883 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 KBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 109,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside of front bumper damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2020 109,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside of front bumper damaged

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 102,365 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,575 miles

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 99,317 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,845 miles

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

air con leak in pump area

Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 68,028 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 68,006 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 50,001 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 35,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in neaside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in neaside rear tyre outer wall

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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EF57 KBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF57 KBU, 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

How do I check the history of EF57 KBU?

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What year was EF57 KBU registered?

EF57 KBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is EF57 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 KBU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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