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VK57 HKJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,197 mi
Last recorded44,197 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 HKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 44,197 miles

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 disc dust shield corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 40,538 miles

Offside Rear disc dust shield corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 40,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear disc dust shield corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 34,385 miles

Offside Rear disc dust shield corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs getting corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 34,357 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear disc dust shield corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs getting corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 26,843 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock and suspension surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both lower center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 24,513 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 24,287 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some underbody components

Pass 1 Oct 2018 24,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

service light on

Pass 19 Sep 2017 24,508 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust mounting brackets

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

Offside Rear Brake Back plate corroded

Rear Suspension arm bushes perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2017 24,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to rear exhaust mounting brackets

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

Offside Rear Brake Back plate corroded

Rear Suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2016 23,311 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger bracket corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 21,903 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,288 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,351 miles

Exhaust rear supports corroded

Front Tyres, inner edges worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,078 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 15,022 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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VK57 HKJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK57 HKJ, 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 VK57 HKJ registered?

VK57 HKJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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