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FG57 YFC

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,437 mi
Last recorded117,437 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 YFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 117,437 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 117,437 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 114,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front brake discs some corrosion inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear brake pipes some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2022 112,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x brake discs some corrosion inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2022 112,588 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x brake discs some corrosion inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,166 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 111,330 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 109,864 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2017 108,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 108,029 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs inner sides rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2016 108,029 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs inner sides rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,249 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,052 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 90,458 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,715 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,304 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 YFC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

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

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