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FV57 OSP

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,324 mi
Last recorded101,324 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 OSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 101,324 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 92,200 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 92,139 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 x hangers and brace missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 89,673 miles

Exhaust brackets broken but system is still adequately supported

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 89,664 miles

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

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

Exhaust brackets broken but system is still adequately supported

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 85,495 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective center section but system is still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 85,492 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working on side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective center section but system is still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,757 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 80,748 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs corroded

two rear exhaust mounts broken off, corrosion to rear section

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,689 miles

Two rear exhaust mounts snapped

Fail 17 Jan 2017 74,684 miles

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

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

Two rear exhaust mounts snapped

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,312 miles

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

One rear exhaust mount snapped off

Fail 14 Jan 2016 68,308 miles

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

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

One rear exhaust mount snapped off

Pass 16 Jan 2015 62,339 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,782 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,835 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 47,835 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,788 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,194 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 32,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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 OSP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OSP, 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 OSP registered?

FV57 OSP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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The MOT history for FV57 OSP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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