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TK57 SLK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,988 mi
Last recorded111,988 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTK57 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 111,988 miles

Central exhaust hangers missing

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear shock casings corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2026 111,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust hangers missing

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear shock casings corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 105,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both hoses Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers body corroded

Rear exhaust hangers broken

Pass 3 Jun 2024 98,466 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both center mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2024 98,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective both center mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged outer side wall and bald inner edge 225/45 R17 conti (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 245/40 R17 conti (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 92,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test put in center console

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 92,344 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test put in center console

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 87,582 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 82,033 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 82,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,555 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear under body within 30 cm of sub-frame mounting

Fail 28 Jul 2020 77,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear under body within 30 cm of sub-frame mounting

Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,714 miles

exhaust rear mountings missing

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,122 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear mountings corroded and broken off

Fail 31 Aug 2018 66,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear mountings corroded and broken off

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,293 miles

Offside Front wiper blade smears on screen

Offside Rear exhaust mounting bracket missing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,195 miles

eml on dash

Fail 19 Aug 2016 55,195 miles

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

eml on dash

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,373 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,528 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 39,213 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 39,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,606 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 33,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,726 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 25,930 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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TK57 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TK57 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 TK57 SLK registered?

TK57 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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