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LR57 XCE

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,672 mi
Last recorded81,672 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 XCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 81,672 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 81,672 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,968 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 79,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2024 77,025 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 73,023 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,043 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 67,040 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 62,368 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2020 56,280 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 27 Jun 2019 47,351 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,210 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 38,159 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,694 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 28,270 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 28 May 2014 25,413 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 22,485 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 20,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,001 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 18,035 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 14,074 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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LR57 XCE 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 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 LR57 XCE, 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 LR57 XCE registered?

LR57 XCE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is LR57 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR57 XCE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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