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SJ57 YWC

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,304 mi
Last recorded106,304 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 YWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 106,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 104,454 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 99,200 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,135 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 92,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,939 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 89,939 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,680 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Constant velocity joint leaking, due to corrosion (NOT rubber boot)

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2019 85,680 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Constant velocity joint leaking, due to corrosion (NOT rubber boot)

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Automatic gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 84,337 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Automatic gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,810 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 82,810 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,639 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 81,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,026 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 76,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

BRAKE WEAR warning displayed in instrument panel at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 70,848 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,561 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,430 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,880 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 19,193 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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SJ57 YWC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ57 YWC, 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 YWC registered?

SJ57 YWC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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