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WK57 SLK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,245 mi
Last recorded82,245 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 82,245 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 82,205 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak fractured (8.2.1.1 (b))

Both front coil springs incorrect and not fitting in lower mounting seat

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 78,390 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 78,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 74,243 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 69,287 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 63,831 miles

Central very slight exhaust exhaust leak

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,845 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 58,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 51,688 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 51,688 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 44,538 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 42,663 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 42,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 41,535 miles

engine x under covers fitted / rear tyres 3mm / n/s/r wheel slight out of shape on inner wall

very slight damage to rear tyres on outer walls /

Pass 28 Oct 2015 40,251 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 40,251 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 37,613 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,449 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 29,736 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside 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 18 Oct 2011 25,471 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,312 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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WK57 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WK57 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 WK57 SLK registered?

WK57 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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