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FG57 XVY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,483 mi
Last recorded82,483 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 XVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 82,483 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 82,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,700 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 70,942 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 70,942 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,035 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 65,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 59,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 55,132 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,523 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 45,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,753 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,719 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 41,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,079 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,765 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,630 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,121 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,396 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2011 10,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 7,590 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 XVY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

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

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