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GJ57 VAF

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

215,028 mi
Last recorded215,028 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 VAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 215,028 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 207,384 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 201,369 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 201,369 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 195,429 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 195,418 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

heavy surface rust on parts of exhaust system

trays fitted on underside obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jun 2019 190,814 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Parts of exhaust system starting to deteriorate with rust

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 170,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 170,126 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 148,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear under boot floor (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gearbox oil sump ()

offside rear exhaust mounting bracket detatched

Fail 26 May 2017 148,247 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear under boot floor (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gearbox oil sump ()

offside rear exhaust mounting bracket detatched

Pass 3 Jun 2016 129,703 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 129,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above rear crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 113,779 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 113,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,110 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 105,110 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,774 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 93,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,029 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,587 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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GJ57 VAF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc 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 GJ57 VAF, 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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GJ57 VAF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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