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ML57 CXJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,259 mi
Last recorded106,259 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 CXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 106,259 miles

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

Nearside Front body damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Very front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

corrosion underside, suspension, brake lines, subframes

Fail 4 Mar 2026 106,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front body damage

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Very front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

corrosion underside, suspension, brake lines, subframes

Pass 14 Mar 2025 102,267 miles

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

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

General corrosion underside, suspension, exhaust and subframes

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 102,267 miles

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

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

General corrosion underside, suspension, exhaust and subframes

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 98,401 miles

Corrosion to suspension and coil springs

Rear tyres wearing low 205/55/16

Pass 9 Mar 2023 91,650 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and some suspension components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Some suspension bushes perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,303 miles

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

Various suspension arm bushes perishing and weak

Fail 7 Mar 2022 85,303 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Various suspension arm bushes perishing and weak

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,816 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 78,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 76,124 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 76,100 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 72,993 miles

nearside centre rear exhaust support bracket corroded

offside centre rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,570 miles

Centre exhaust supports corroded

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2017 65,507 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre exhaust supports corroded

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2016 58,309 miles

brake pipes leading into rear brake hoses corroding

centre exhaust supports corroding

front tyre treads worn low on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2015 53,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 46,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,035 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 41,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,119 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,166 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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ML57 CXJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ML57 CXJ, 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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ML57 CXJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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