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FG57 VDK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,077 mi
Last recorded109,077 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 VDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 109,077 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 97,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,936 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,508 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,438 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,811 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,331 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,942 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 85,879 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 28 Oct 2016 85,316 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Oct 2015 79,632 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust mount broken

Fail 9 Oct 2015 79,625 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust mount broken

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,395 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 71,395 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,669 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,104 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,682 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 VDK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG57 VDK, 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

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What year was FG57 VDK registered?

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

Is FG57 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG57 VDK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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