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KX57 XUS

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,590 mi
Last recorded81,590 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX57 XUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 81,590 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 81,569 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 76,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 67,423 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 67,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 59,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 57,841 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 57,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 54,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 51,801 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 48,779 miles

under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,260 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 43,146 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,030 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,486 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 35,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,411 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 31,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 27,193 miles

small cracks ln both front tyres

Fail 12 Sep 2013 27,189 miles

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

small cracks ln both front tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,551 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,023 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 15,916 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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KX57 XUS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KX57 XUS, 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 KX57 XUS registered?

KX57 XUS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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