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KX57 YKM

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,517 mi
Last recorded40,517 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX57 YKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 40,517 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 40,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 37,642 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 35,424 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 33,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 30,627 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 30,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 28,812 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 26,055 miles

Front both front brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 26,005 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Front both front brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 25,055 miles

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 3 Sep 2018 25,055 miles

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

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,108 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 21,546 miles

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

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

front tyres cracked/perished

slight exhaust leak at Y piece

Pass 11 Sep 2015 18,886 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 15,457 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 15,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all four wheels are cracked slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,213 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,317 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 5,085 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 4,437 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 YKM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 KX57 YKM, 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 YKM registered?

KX57 YKM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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