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GV57 FYW

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,572 mi
Last recorded121,572 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 FYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 121,572 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 118,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advice foot brake pedal travel

Pass 22 Jan 2024 114,156 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 109,655 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 109,655 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 96,273 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 96,272 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 75,501 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 75,487 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Central upper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 68,905 miles

Nearside Front camber arm bush split

Offside Front camber arm bush split

Rear exhaust brackets snapped off but exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,782 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,074 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,582 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)

brake pad light on

exhaust cracked seeping gas

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,176 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2013 30,155 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2012 20,660 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 13,996 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 7,761 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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GV57 FYW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GV57 FYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV57 FYW registered?

GV57 FYW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2007.

Is GV57 FYW safe to buy?

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