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KV57 OBX

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,145 mi
Last recorded50,145 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 OBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 50,145 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 47,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 44,686 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 44,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2022 44,205 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 44,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 43,265 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2020 42,076 miles

rear / front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 41,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear service /foot/ brake lower

Offside habd brake low requires adjustment/ repair

Pass 16 May 2018 40,368 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Offside hand brake lower

Pass 10 May 2017 37,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s. n/s hand brake low require attention /just pass minimum requirements of 16%

Fail 10 May 2017 37,525 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s. n/s hand brake low require attention /just pass minimum requirements of 16%

Pass 16 May 2016 33,828 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 33,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 31,511 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 27,941 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 25,093 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 23,882 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,071 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 19,071 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,927 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 OBX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KV57 OBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV57 OBX registered?

KV57 OBX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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The MOT history for KV57 OBX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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