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HV57 TVC

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,800 mi
Last recorded80,800 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 TVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 80,800 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 80,797 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to burst pipe on offside rear (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 80,262 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 79,621 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 78,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 78,488 miles

Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 74,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,071 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 72,037 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,992 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 62,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm just legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,597 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 56,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,115 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,186 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 46,137 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,273 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 40,168 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,065 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 34,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,685 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,945 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,966 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 11 Aug 2010 10,997 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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HV57 TVC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HV57 TVC, 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 HV57 TVC registered?

HV57 TVC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is HV57 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV57 TVC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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