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LJ57 GVE

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,762 mi
Last recorded114,762 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 GVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 114,762 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 111,505 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 108,167 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 108,167 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 103,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,167 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,099 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 65,779 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,021 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 49,383 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,129 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,463 miles

chip in screen

slight exhaust blow on rear section

Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,912 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 36,256 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,112 miles

all tyres slightly perished

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Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,996 miles

all tyres perished and slightly cracking

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Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,674 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,485 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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LJ57 GVE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LJ57 GVE, 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 LJ57 GVE registered?

LJ57 GVE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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