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RC57 RHC

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,458 mi
Last recorded97,458 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC57 RHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 97,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2025 88,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 76,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,658 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 61,804 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 55,826 miles

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

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

both rear tyre treads 4.0mm

Pass 29 May 2018 50,452 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 50,452 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 43,017 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 43,017 miles

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

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,617 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

covers fitted underneath not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 1 Jun 2016 42,617 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

covers fitted underneath not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 30 May 2015 39,926 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 37,927 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,185 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,488 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,989 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,465 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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RC57 RHC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RC57 RHC, 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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RC57 RHC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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