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OV57 LFE

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,847 mi
Last recorded76,847 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 LFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 76,847 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 76,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear side arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 70,978 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 69,095 miles

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

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 19 Nov 2018 69,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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))

offside parking brake recording low effort

Pass 18 Dec 2017 65,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,375 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 63,375 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 63,373 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 58,592 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 58,592 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,261 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

park brake adjustment required

rear exhaust y section hanger coroded and broken

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,932 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,005 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 39,005 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,901 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 31,901 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,332 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 24,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OV57 LFE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OV57 LFE, 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 OV57 LFE registered?

OV57 LFE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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