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KV57 OBU

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,440 mi
Last recorded61,440 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 OBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 61,440 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 59,035 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 57,059 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 56,328 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 53,395 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 53,395 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,685 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 48,839 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,492 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 40,205 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 40,187 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,874 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,953 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,765 miles

engine and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,388 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 21,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,148 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,027 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 12,311 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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KV57 OBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KV57 OBU, 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 KV57 OBU registered?

KV57 OBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is KV57 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV57 OBU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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