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MC57 JEM

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,214 mi
Last recorded141,214 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC57 JEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 141,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 83,099 miles

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Front brake discs in poor condition on braking surface

General corrosion to rearsuspension

exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 3 Mar 2024 80,912 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))

Fail 3 Mar 2024 80,912 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 80,236 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 80,236 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Just before the back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 79,329 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Just before the back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 79,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 121,857 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 121,857 miles

Registration plate incorrect both front and rear (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 119,856 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,199 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear inner (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear inner (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 68,383 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear inner (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear inner (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,037 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,762 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,689 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,136 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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MC57 JEM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC57 JEM, 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 MC57 JEM registered?

MC57 JEM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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