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GJ57 XDU

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,646 mi
Last recorded83,646 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 XDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,646 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,973 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 80,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 76,782 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,049 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 70,049 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,061 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres getting low, stepped on inner edges

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,623 miles

Rear both tyres getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,222 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,303 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,661 miles

Front number plate text not black

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

Rear number plate text not black

Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 15,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XDU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GJ57 XDU, 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 GJ57 XDU registered?

GJ57 XDU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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