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VN57 XVV

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,547 mi
Last recorded87,547 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 XVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 87,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,569 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 84,549 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,436 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 83,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,973 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 82,110 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,223 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,371 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,176 miles

Nearside 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 21 Jan 2014 76,072 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge (215/55/16)

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

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge (215/55/16)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 72,506 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,772 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 66,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2011 59,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 53,243 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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VN57 XVV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VN57 XVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN57 XVV registered?

VN57 XVV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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The MOT history for VN57 XVV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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