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OY57 YYS

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,100 mi
Last recorded96,100 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 YYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 96,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,456 miles

advise both front tyres slight cracking on inner treads

advise slight corrosion on rear shock absorbers

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 29 May 2024 93,685 miles

CORROSION ON METAL BRAKE PIPES

CORROSION ON REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Pass 7 Jun 2023 90,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 89,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 89,957 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 86,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 86,652 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 86,612 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 84,695 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 83,341 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,860 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 81,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2018 77,842 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 77,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,420 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall damage.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,630 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,713 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 48,713 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 40,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,612 miles

unable to fully check fuel and brake pipes sheilds fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2012 36,600 miles

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

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

unable to fully check fuel and brake pipes sheilds fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,398 miles

Front and Rear Brake discs corroding

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OY57 YYS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY57 YYS, 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 OY57 YYS registered?

OY57 YYS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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