MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS. (1.1.11 (c))
REAR BRAKE DISC PADS WEAR LOW.
Offside Front tyre sidewall starting to perish
Offside Rear intermittent noise from handbrake shoe area.
Engine cover fitted
Under trays fitted
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)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
please note that the correct original number plates have now been stuck over the top of the failed plates
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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