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FV57 AKY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,851 mi
Last recorded104,851 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 AKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 104,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight slightly loose and wing damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 96,001 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 95,998 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn excessively plays (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F forward most arm inner bush has slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 83,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury N/S/F wing has sharp protruding edge due to accident damage. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F rearmost suspension arm lower ball joint excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F forward most arm inner bush has slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,588 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 71,450 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,940 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 70,018 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 70,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,211 miles

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,732 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,772 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,732 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,411 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,039 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,185 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust pipe support missing, but the system is still secure

Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,512 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,597 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,925 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,533 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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FV57 AKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FV57 AKY, 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 FV57 AKY registered?

FV57 AKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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