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LS57 XMT

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,364 mi
Last recorded79,364 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 XMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 79,364 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear undercarriage rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2024 79,364 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear undercarriage rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2023 77,934 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 75,991 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 75,991 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,661 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,327 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 71,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,513 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,945 miles

handbrake eff.only just met

Pass 9 Dec 2017 53,762 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 46,517 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 36,835 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,757 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,622 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 22,570 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 22,570 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,517 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 16,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 16,296 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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LS57 XMT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LS57 XMT, 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 LS57 XMT registered?

LS57 XMT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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