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SF57 SBU

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,940 mi
Last recorded107,940 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,940 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 107,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 90,185 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 90,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 73,244 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 73,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 61,470 miles

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

Central rear floor corroded

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside and offside front (outer) wings corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside and nearside front (inner) floor corroded

Offside and nearside front (vibration) bars corroded with holes

Offside and nearside rear (inner) floor corroded

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

Spear wheel carrier (rear) corroded underneath of vehicle

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2023 61,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Alloy arm (inner) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central rear floor corroded

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside and offside front (outer) wings corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside and nearside front (inner) floor corroded

Offside and nearside front (vibration) bars corroded with holes

Offside and nearside rear (inner) floor corroded

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

Spear wheel carrier (rear) corroded underneath of vehicle

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2022 58,914 miles

All 4 tyres have cuts (not) to cord

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside and offside front (outer) wings corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside and nearside (inner) floor corroded

Offside and nearside front (vibration) bars corroded with holes

Spear wheel carrier (rear) corroded underneath of vehicle

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 57,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside and offside front (outer) wings corroded

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spear wheel carrier (rear) corroded underneath of vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2021 57,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside and offside front (outer) wings corroded

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spear wheel carrier (rear) corroded underneath of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,915 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 50,915 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,719 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 47,714 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 36,462 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,580 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 34,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre tread and sidewall starting to split

Pass 11 Jun 2015 32,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,516 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 17,013 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 SBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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