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KV57 VUL

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,515 mi
Last recorded66,515 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 VUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 66,515 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 60,633 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 56,935 miles

Nearside Front wing corroding

Fail 11 May 2024 56,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 48,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 46,201 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 45,573 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,424 miles

Offside Front tyre is perished at sidewall

Rear underside is getting corroded around subframe, suspension and brake components.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,913 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking

gear box sump area corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2016 39,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking

gear box sump area corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 38,382 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,585 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 34,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,260 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,540 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,268 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,163 miles

brake pipes front to rear not checked due to full undertray 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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KV57 VUL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

KV57 VUL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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