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FV57 AUW

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,912 mi
Last recorded99,912 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 AUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 99,912 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 99,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a fault. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge, cords can be seen. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leaking constantly. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the rear "Y" split section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on the inner edge and slightly on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 99,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 99,292 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 99,292 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 99,269 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 96,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Rearmost arm, borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 109,167 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 109,166 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 88,965 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 88,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,142 miles

Both rear drive shafts have movement end to end ( sideways )

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,970 miles

Rear drives shafts have end too end movement

Fail 9 Oct 2018 83,970 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear drives shafts have end too end movement

Pass 12 Oct 2017 73,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,409 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,382 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,445 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,693 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 AUW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FV57 AUW, 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 AUW registered?

FV57 AUW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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