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KP57 PTU

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,850 mi
Last recorded96,850 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 PTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 96,850 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective nearside (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 96,849 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective nearside (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Exhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,144 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,248 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 81,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached STRAIGHT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,837 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 61,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear Balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 58,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 53,276 miles

REAR BRAKE DISC PADS WEAR LOW.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 46,325 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall starting to perish

Offside Rear intermittent noise from handbrake shoe area.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 45,688 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2015 44,674 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,521 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 43,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,721 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 41,721 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,081 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,972 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,572 miles

please note that the correct original number plates have now been stuck over the top of the failed plates

Fail 25 Oct 2010 24,572 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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KP57 PTU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KP57 PTU, 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 KP57 PTU registered?

KP57 PTU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is KP57 PTU safe to buy?

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