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LB57 YGU

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,500 mi
Last recorded61,500 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 YGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 61,500 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 59,485 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 59,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 58,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Section At "Y" Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front And Rear N/S And O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 58,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Section At "Y" Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front And Rear N/S And O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,146 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 57,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 56,227 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Meets pass criteria but advise replacing ASAP. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,906 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 53,906 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,354 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 47,759 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 46,394 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,384 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,166 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,747 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 38,995 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 38,995 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,344 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,852 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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LB57 YGU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LB57 YGU, 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 LB57 YGU registered?

LB57 YGU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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