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FN57 FBZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,215 mi
Last recorded119,215 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 FBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 119,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 118,004 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 117,939 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 108,275 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 108,275 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 98,687 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 88,203 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 79,793 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mtgs corroded . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,663 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 70,663 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,495 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2017 61,046 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2017 61,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2016 54,793 miles

both front tyres have cracks

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,363 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 46,633 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,644 miles

Both rear exhaust mount almost rusted through

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,117 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 36,117 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,925 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,939 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing more on inner edges

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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FN57 FBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN57 FBZ, 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 FN57 FBZ registered?

FN57 FBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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