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SK57 MXL

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,409 mi
Last recorded86,409 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 MXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 86,408 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 78,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 72,914 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 72,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 71,809 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 68,118 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut and lower mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension arm slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,456 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,330 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 58,959 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 58,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,103 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,485 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,130 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 46,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,760 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 44,760 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,046 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2012
Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,453 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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SK57 MXL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SK57 MXL, 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 SK57 MXL registered?

SK57 MXL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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