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LX57 KJN

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,762 mi
Last recorded137,762 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 KJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 137,762 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer shocks outer casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear lower arms covered unable to inspect correctly

windscreen has "stickers" not effecting clear vision

Fail 18 Nov 2025 137,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm outer ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer shocks outer casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear lower arms covered unable to inspect correctly

windscreen has "stickers" not effecting clear vision

Pass 12 Nov 2024 127,587 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 127,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 119,249 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 112,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in center X section? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing/worn on edges

tyre pressure warning message on dash

Pass 28 Sep 2021 105,801 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,773 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 93,092 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside door mirror deteriorated

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,680 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED/UNABLE TO FULLY ASSESS CONDITION UNDER FLOOR MOUNTED UNDERTRAYS

front tyres wearing on edges/suspect front wheel alignment requires adjustment

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,291 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded.unable to fully assess condition due to large plastic undertrays fitted obscuring them

Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,856 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,630 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,732 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,738 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 49,738 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,902 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 48,902 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)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,435 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LX57 KJN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,997cc 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 LX57 KJN, 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 LX57 KJN registered?

LX57 KJN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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