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PL57 VDC

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,497 mi
Last recorded43,497 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 VDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 43,497 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 43,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around upper spring cup (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 43,257 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 42,556 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 42,384 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 42,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 41,961 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 39,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,368 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 39,365 miles

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

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

tyre size 225/45/17 w

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 32,447 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,613 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,194 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,904 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 14,108 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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PL57 VDC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PL57 VDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL57 VDC registered?

PL57 VDC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is PL57 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL57 VDC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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