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RK57 YJU

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,241 mi
Last recorded36,241 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 YJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 36,241 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 35,000 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 35,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 34,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023 33,990 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 33,011 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 31,453 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 31,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 30,216 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 29,348 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,667 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 28,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2017 28,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tread wearing thin.

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread wearing thin.

Offside Front Outer Tyre has cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,438 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,800 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (possible tracking fault)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,067 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front discs wearing

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,649 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,951 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 21,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 16,425 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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RK57 YJU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RK57 YJU, 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 RK57 YJU registered?

RK57 YJU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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