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FY57 AWJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,072 mi
Last recorded80,072 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 AWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 80,072 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 71,036 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 71,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,693 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 69,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 66,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 64,452 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres 2.5mm - 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 64,452 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres 2.5mm - 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,946 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 60,307 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 60,305 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 59,050 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,046 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,721 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,741 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,998 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 3 Sep 2012 41,541 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,235 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,575 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FY57 AWJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY57 AWJ, 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 FY57 AWJ registered?

FY57 AWJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is FY57 AWJ safe to buy?

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