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SM57 SLK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,157 mi
Last recorded46,157 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 46,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 43,330 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 May 2023 43,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 41,092 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,800 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,116 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 38,653 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 34,690 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 30,295 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 30,291 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 30,264 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 26,818 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 7 Dec 2015 24,263 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 21,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 21,203 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 18,840 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 17,504 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 15,565 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 13,807 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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SM57 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SM57 SLK, 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 SM57 SLK registered?

SM57 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 December 2007.

Is SM57 SLK safe to buy?

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