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FE57 XGW

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,067 mi
Last recorded79,067 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from offside cam sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 70,940 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 62,440 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,362 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 53,359 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

creaking noise from offside rear coil spring [full spring length non visable recommend wheels off inspection]

low reading from offside parking brake

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge recommend early renewal 225/45zr17 91y

Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,984 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,657 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES ARE STARTING TO FADE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,533 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 28,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 23,582 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 23,582 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,196 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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FE57 XGW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE57 XGW, 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 FE57 XGW registered?

FE57 XGW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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