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HN57 GAO

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,444 mi
Last recorded99,444 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 GAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 99,444 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 97,963 miles

Lower light corrosion to suspension and braking components

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 96,206 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 94,593 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 92,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 90,260 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

condensation in n/s mirror indicator

Pass 13 Nov 2018 84,915 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 84,913 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,095 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 75,821 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 75,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 69,695 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 69,693 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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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HN57 GAO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HN57 GAO, 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 HN57 GAO registered?

HN57 GAO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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