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FG57 EHS

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,634 mi
Last recorded79,634 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 EHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 79,634 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 78,086 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,210 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 74,375 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 73,838 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 68,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 13,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 62,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,650 miles

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 55,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing friction material adrift from metal piece of the pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,658 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,436 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,764 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 50,752 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 45,413 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,022 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,002 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,939 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,253 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,590 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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FG57 EHS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG57 EHS, 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 FG57 EHS registered?

FG57 EHS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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