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OU57 ZFX

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,026 mi
Last recorded73,026 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 ZFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 73,026 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 73,026 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 70,630 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 70,630 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,908 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 63,072 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,799 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 60,479 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DRUM STICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOWER THAN EXPECTED. MAY NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DRUM STICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 59,330 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 58,102 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,138 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,918 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 43,006 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 38,763 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 31,475 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,933 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,285 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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OU57 ZFX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OU57 ZFX, 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 OU57 ZFX registered?

OU57 ZFX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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