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MK57 YMO

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,375 mi
Last recorded73,375 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 YMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 73,375 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from front windscreen. ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 73,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from front windscreen. ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and overheated both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 67,672 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 67,668 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 60,457 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 60,272 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 59,909 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,023 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS LITTLE BIT RUSTY AND WORN BUT NOT DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,611 miles

slight distortion of offside front tyre inner edge.

Fail 7 Oct 2016 46,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

slight distortion of offside front tyre inner edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,025 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 35,985 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,985 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,051 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 32,046 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 25,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,152 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,392 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 YMO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MK57 YMO, 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 MK57 YMO registered?

MK57 YMO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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