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WJ57 TYD

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,514 mi
Last recorded70,514 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 TYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 70,514 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 70,419 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 70,394 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 67,363 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 64,453 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 61,155 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 58,728 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 55,684 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 51,257 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 51,255 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 47,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake imbalance 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 May 2017 47,426 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake imbalance 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2016 39,525 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 39,525 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 28,620 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,521 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,220 miles

advise front tyres cracking

advise front tyres getting low on inner edges

advise o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,522 miles

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

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

advise front pads getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,978 miles

front tyres worn on isnside edge 225/40/18

Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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WJ57 TYD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WJ57 TYD, 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 WJ57 TYD registered?

WJ57 TYD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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