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RV57 AHD

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,930 mi
Last recorded79,930 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 AHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 79,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2026 79,930 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2025 76,612 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 74,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracking would recommend replacing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracking would recommend replacing 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracking would recommend replacing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracking would recommend replacing 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 74,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracking would recommend replacing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracking would recommend replacing 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracking would recommend replacing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracking would recommend replacing 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 70,670 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 67,947 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 65,596 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 64,065 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust brackets corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts lower arm rear inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,083 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 61,004 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 61,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2017 60,366 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 58,842 miles

Nearside Rear fog light not working.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 54,806 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,509 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres different sizes

oil added 10w/40 0.5 litre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,724 miles

Service A overdue by 23 days

offside front jacking point block missing

Fail 18 Apr 2013 47,724 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service A overdue by 23 days

offside front jacking point block missing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,975 miles

Servic D 40 days overdue light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,093 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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RV57 AHD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RV57 AHD, 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 RV57 AHD registered?

RV57 AHD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 October 2007.

Is RV57 AHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV57 AHD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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