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FD57 TXP

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,929 mi
Last recorded110,929 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 TXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 110,929 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 110,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 104,736 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 104,736 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 95,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 93,636 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 93,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded steel brake pipe to flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear steel pipes to rear flexible pipes (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting rusted of pipe o/s centre pipe

Fail 7 Mar 2017 83,387 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front camber arm bushes separating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded steel brake to front o/s flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside middle exhaust mounting rusted of pipe & note exhaust rusty

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both steel brake pipes to rear flexible pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,911 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both camber arms bushes seperating (2.4.G.2)

advise cracks in n/s/repeater lamp

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,259 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,235 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,149 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,244 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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FD57 TXP 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 76.5%.

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 FD57 TXP, 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 FD57 TXP registered?

FD57 TXP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 November 2007.

Is FD57 TXP safe to buy?

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