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HW57 EHJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,306 mi
Last recorded43,306 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 EHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 43,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 39,389 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 39,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 36,047 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 36,047 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,851 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 32,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 29,349 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 27,017 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 24,606 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 22,720 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 21,788 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 21,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 18,638 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 18,598 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear & offside front tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2016 15,100 miles

offside front & both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2015 12,907 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 11,326 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 9,514 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 9,499 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 8,053 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 6,567 miles

AQll tyres cracking and perishing. front 225 45 17W, Rear 245 40 17W

Pass 27 Sep 2010 5,391 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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HW57 EHJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HW57 EHJ, 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 HW57 EHJ registered?

HW57 EHJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is HW57 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW57 EHJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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