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OV57 LFF

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,196 mi
Last recorded177,196 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 LFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 177,196 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2023 176,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 173,635 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 154,454 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 154,450 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 130,717 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2018 128,943 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2017 125,907 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 121,935 miles

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2015 111,209 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 111,205 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight wear inner edge tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 96,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 96,545 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 79,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,238 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,193 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,113 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 53,113 miles

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

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

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 LFF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OV57 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

OV57 LFF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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