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MJ57 TKY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,191 mi
Last recorded98,191 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 TKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 98,191 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to delaminate and show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear corrosion on subframe areas

Rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish all

engine covers and underbody trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

oil leak differental

Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,942 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear corrosion around rear subframe area

Rear shock absorber bodys corroded

Rear suspension arm rear bushes perished all

engine covers and under body trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

service light lit

Pass 11 Mar 2024 95,053 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to under side of vehicle and engine bay

Pass 2 Mar 2023 93,221 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nosy and skipping (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected pad wear loom insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake passed with 17% no lock

covers fitted to outer cills

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

service lamp on

Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,665 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 90,441 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 90,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,737 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 89,737 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Both connecting sleeves excessively deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front axle / Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 88,439 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,210 miles

Front both tyres uneven wear inner edges -bad.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,683 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,579 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 77,579 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 66,934 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 53,753 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 38,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,483 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,791 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,649 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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MJ57 TKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MJ57 TKY, 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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MJ57 TKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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