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WJ57 WSU

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,373 mi
Last recorded89,373 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 WSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 89,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 20 Oct 2025 89,371 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 4 Nov 2024 84,415 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 84,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,976 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,250 miles

Advise rear subframe and suspension components corroded at the time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feed brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 66,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened small hole on the sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Advise rear subframe and suspension components corroded at the time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feed brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective both rear back boxes mounting broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 61,892 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 61,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [rear of two] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 56,860 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,503 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

front tyres cracking between tread

Pass 2 Dec 2016 46,942 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust brackets deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2015 42,291 miles

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

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Dec 2014 36,869 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 36,783 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,976 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic over sills fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,004 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,071 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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WJ57 WSU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ57 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

WJ57 WSU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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