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KU57 KBX

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,273 mi
Last recorded72,273 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 KBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged above axle area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

handbrake just passed limits

Fail 9 Nov 2022 72,258 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe slightly damaged above axle area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front wing corroding

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

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

handbrake just passed limits

Pass 10 Nov 2021 67,894 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,828 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,947 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 51,947 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,333 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 44,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,564 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 37,335 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,057 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 33,057 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,924 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 23,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,660 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 8 Sep 2011 13,374 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 11,322 miles

unable to inspect front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

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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KU57 KBX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU57 KBX, 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 KU57 KBX registered?

KU57 KBX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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