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MK57 YLX

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,794 mi
Last recorded68,794 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 YLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 68,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 65,978 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 65,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 63,765 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,326 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,323 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,379 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,860 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,512 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,770 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 47,917 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 47,905 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple bulges. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre : slightly mis-shaped / uneven tread wear.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,746 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 44,746 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,974 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,378 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,562 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 15,833 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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MK57 YLX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 MK57 YLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK57 YLX registered?

MK57 YLX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is MK57 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK57 YLX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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