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HY57 TFN

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,133 mi
Last recorded108,133 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 TFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 108,133 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 102,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cross arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 102,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cross arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 97,360 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 89,720 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 89,720 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,243 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 75,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,103 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 33,178 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,642 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 23,892 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads appear worn slightly thin with a restricted view so advise full inspection with wheels removed to confirm wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,094 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 13,047 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,977 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 4,190 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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HY57 TFN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HY57 TFN, 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 HY57 TFN registered?

HY57 TFN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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