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RD57 LVA

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,773 mi
Last recorded109,773 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD57 LVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 109,773 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 102,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 93,527 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 85,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 85,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 74,119 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 66,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,331 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 64,797 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,446 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,616 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,927 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,452 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 41,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,524 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,252 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 6,867 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 4,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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RD57 LVA 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 88.9%.

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 RD57 LVA, 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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RD57 LVA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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