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KV57 VDZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,450 mi
Last recorded42,450 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 VDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 42,450 miles

Nearside Front window doesnt lower

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 42,387 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 42,337 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 42,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,237 miles

front lower arm inner bushes perished

rear discs rusted

Fail 22 Sep 2014 42,236 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front lower arm inner bushes perished

rear discs rusted

Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,066 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,008 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,839 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 30 Sep 2010 24,271 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 24,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 VDZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KV57 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

KV57 VDZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 October 2007.

Is KV57 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV57 VDZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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