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SH57 AEC

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,245 mi
Last recorded75,245 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 AEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 75,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 75,245 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel going to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,212 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 75,206 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 72,594 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearest bulkhead (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,088 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 56,088 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,730 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,605 miles

Front brake pads cannot be clearly seen

Grinding noise from hand brake when tested

Pass 30 Oct 2013 37,512 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,952 miles

Brake pads cannot be clearly seen

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,651 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 28,344 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 28,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs slightly worn on the edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SH57 AEC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SH57 AEC, 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 SH57 AEC registered?

SH57 AEC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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