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SF57 RUJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,396 mi
Last recorded120,396 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 RUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 120,396 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 119,729 miles

Rear subframe corroding

underside of body corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2023 117,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot weeping but still prevents the ingress of dirt/water (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting points slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 117,529 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Automatic transmission sump excessively corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake slightly lagging in operation

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 115,696 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 108,287 miles

Offside Front Service brake slightly lagging in operation

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 108,285 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake slightly lagging in operation

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 100,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 8 Feb 2019 100,607 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,324 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 89,610 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,386 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 60,365 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 60,365 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,801 miles

O/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Jan 2012 12,596 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 8,624 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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SF57 RUJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SF57 RUJ, 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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SF57 RUJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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