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SN57 VBK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,590 mi
Last recorded75,590 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 VBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,590 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounts broken but system still supported

Rear exhaust section slight leak of gasses

Fail 22 Jan 2021 121,651 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounts broken but system still supported

Rear exhaust section slight leak of gasses

Pass 17 Jan 2020 68,909 miles

225/40x18 tyres x2 front and 255/35x18 x2 rear

l/h and r/h headlamps slightly poor security

l/h and r/h rear tyres close to min limit

l/h/f ,r/h/f and r/h/r brake back plates poor

most rear subframe and its mountings moderatly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2020 68,909 miles

225/40x18 tyres x2 front and 255/35x18 x2 rear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

l/h and r/h headlamps slightly poor security

l/h and r/h rear tyres close to min limit

l/h/f ,r/h/f and r/h/r brake back plates poor

most rear subframe and its mountings moderatly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,832 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,064 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,425 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 55,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 50,806 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,793 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,747 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 44,277 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 44,277 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 36,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,611 miles

advise wear/cracking/nail front tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,682 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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SN57 VBK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SN57 VBK, 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 SN57 VBK registered?

SN57 VBK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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