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SP57 GZJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

86,351 mi
Last recorded86,351 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 GZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 86,351 miles

vehicle protected with underseal

Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,295 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 81,294 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault warning on dash (7.1.6 (a))

handbrake poor on application

Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,630 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose braket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 2453518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 74,630 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose braket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 2453518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,350 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 2453518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 70,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn with ball joint faceing up the way (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 2453518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,476 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 68,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,771 miles

Front disc inner surface corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2019 65,770 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front disc inner surface corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holes at weld (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower front suspension arm big bush starting to detach from its housing

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded at bottom

Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,188 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 57,186 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,685 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2015 51,680 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 48,227 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 48,225 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 42,807 miles

both rear tyres near limit

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Oct 2013 42,807 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres near limit

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,830 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 38,829 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,028 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 32,028 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,806 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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SP57 GZJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SP57 GZJ, 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 SP57 GZJ registered?

SP57 GZJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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