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LB57 UAM

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,110 mi
Last recorded104,110 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 UAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 104,110 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 103,584 miles

Central Rear rear axle corroded all over

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

Offside Front hub corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil sump weeping but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 103,581 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear rear axle corroded all over

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

Offside Front hub corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower part of spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil sump weeping but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 103,480 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2024 103,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 102,711 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 98,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 98,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 94,997 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 91,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 91,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 86,773 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 82,015 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 77,727 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,008 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,213 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 59,658 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,571 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 52,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,986 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,877 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/f bumper damage

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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LB57 UAM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LB57 UAM, 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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LB57 UAM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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