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SJ57 SWJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,354 mi
Last recorded54,354 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 SWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 54,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 54,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 53,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT JUST IN LIMIT AT 18%

Pass 24 Oct 2023 52,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Oct 2022 51,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

PARKING BRAKE JUST IN L.IMIT AT 16%

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2021 50,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING WEARING ON EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,473 miles

both headlamp len's slightly deteriorated (( Try polish first ))

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge and slightly perished

Fail 9 Oct 2020 48,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front strait arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp len's slightly deteriorated (( Try polish first ))

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge and slightly perished

Pass 9 Oct 2019 45,395 miles

Noise belt area, Possible pully

Pass 24 Oct 2018 42,746 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 39,864 miles

FULL BRAKE CHECK

Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,767 miles

Front Brake discs lipped inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing on inner edge (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,483 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 35,483 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,409 miles

Noise from nearside rear hub assembly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Oct 2012 9,993 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 7,007 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 5,488 miles

engine undertray covers fitted restricts view

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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SJ57 SWJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ57 SWJ, 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 SJ57 SWJ registered?

SJ57 SWJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is SJ57 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ57 SWJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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