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PG57 FJE

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,931 mi
Last recorded115,931 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG57 FJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 115,931 miles

(rear subframe repaired)

under the chassis body sealant applied

Fail 25 Jul 2025 115,834 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under the chassis body sealant applied

Fail 17 Jun 2025 115,793 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Sill Covers Fitted Preventing Full Inspection

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 109,190 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 109,184 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 108,154 miles

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 108,140 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 104,315 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 104,315 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,683 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 102,683 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 99,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of engine components

Fail 3 Feb 2020 99,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of engine components

Pass 11 Feb 2019 95,128 miles

subframe heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,151 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 88,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,751 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing/worn on its inner edge/tread

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

Offside Front tyre wearing/worn on its inner edge/tread

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2017 80,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,163 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,876 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,152 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,647 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,795 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,197 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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PG57 FJE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PG57 FJE, 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 PG57 FJE registered?

PG57 FJE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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