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FG57 VDO

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,398 mi
Last recorded49,398 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 VDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 49,398 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 48,706 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 47,120 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 45,595 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 43,963 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 42,404 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 41,012 miles

THE OSF OUTER LOWER REAR BALL JOINT GAITER IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 20 Jun 2019 37,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WEAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated CROSS STRUT ARM BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WEAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 34,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2017 29,587 miles

ADVISE PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% TO 70% WEAR APPROX. (3.5.1g)

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

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 26,550 miles

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED

Pass 20 Jun 2015 23,837 miles

Front wiper blade wear indicators showing.

Offside,Nearside front tyres wearing on edges becoming low tread,cracking.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 21,124 miles

Cracks in front windscreen.

O/S/F N/S/F TYRES WEARING ON EDGES,CRACKING.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 21,123 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Cracks in front windscreen.

O/S/F N/S/F TYRES WEARING ON EDGES,CRACKING.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,687 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 16,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 16,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,683 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 12,688 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 VDO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

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

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