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MX57 YJC

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,228 mi
Last recorded105,228 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 YJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 105,228 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 105,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 101,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,936 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 90,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above differential. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inside wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear, lower suspension arm (Marked in yellow highlighter). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,381 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,489 miles

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

trays and covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2020 89,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 86,842 miles

Engine covers fitted at time of test

Under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,623 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2018 81,623 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,728 miles

handbrake efficient just got through 16%

Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,356 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,729 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 75,652 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,347 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 69,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,319 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 11 Sep 2013 60,223 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,759 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,268 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,330 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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MX57 YJC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MX57 YJC, 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 MX57 YJC registered?

MX57 YJC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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