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LC57 JRU

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,826 mi
Last recorded118,826 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 JRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 118,826 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side are marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 117,219 miles

Nearside Exhaust flange is broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 117,219 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust flange is broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 115,080 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie-rod ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 113,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 113,309 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 8 Sep 2022 111,034 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both center brackets corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 111,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Both center brackets corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 108,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken off on rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect light misting of oil and the damping effect is very soft (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded where entering nearside under tray. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe from tank corroded where entering the nearside under tray ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight misting of oil and also very soft. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,258 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 101,659 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 105,196 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Pass 11 Sep 2018 96,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,497 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,500 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,518 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,318 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 70,305 miles

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

Engine man light on

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,366 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,614 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 43,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,960 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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LC57 JRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 3,498cc 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 LC57 JRU, 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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LC57 JRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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