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ML57 CXM

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,271 mi
Last recorded120,271 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 120,271 miles

CORROSION REAR UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2025 118,155 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINTS (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2025 118,154 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINTS (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 117,394 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 115,311 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 115,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 113,345 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X3 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 113,315 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 110,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 110,223 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 106,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 106,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 76,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears both sides (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracking bad

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2018 76,040 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears both sides (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracking bad

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 75,565 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 75,565 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,415 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,094 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on contact surfaces

Pass 24 Nov 2014 74,777 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Fail 19 Nov 2013 74,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Pass 26 Nov 2012 732,969 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,812 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,536 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 52,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 CXM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CXM, 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 ML57 CXM registered?

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

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