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EX57 UEL

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,351 mi
Last recorded96,351 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 UEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 96,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 90,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 85,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,006 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above rear sub-frame (unable to fully inspect) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above rear sub-frame (unable to fully inspect) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering belt slightly perished

Pass 12 Feb 2022 74,009 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2021 72,165 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 70,501 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 69,883 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 68,386 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 68,384 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 67,008 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 61,210 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated/cracking

Offside Front tyre deteriorated/cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,267 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,229 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,324 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,926 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,140 miles

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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EX57 UEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EX57 UEL, 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 EX57 UEL registered?

EX57 UEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is EX57 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 UEL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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