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WU57 CVH

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,475 mi
Last recorded115,475 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 CVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 115,475 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 115,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 108,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2025 108,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2024 103,506 miles

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

Chip in front windscreen

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside front upper Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2023 103,502 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Small chip in front windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2023 103,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Small chip in front windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2021 97,774 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

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

Small chip in front windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2021 97,774 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

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

Small chip in front windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2020 91,817 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 91,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 87,970 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 87,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 85,787 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,783 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,638 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 65,478 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2014 65,385 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,525 miles

N/S/R tyre has small cut in sidewall

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

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

Slight weap from O/S/R inner cv joint

Pass 10 Jan 2013 47,247 miles

Front and rear number plate lettering poorly spaced.

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,262 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 31,324 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 30,662 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

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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WU57 CVH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WU57 CVH, 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 WU57 CVH registered?

WU57 CVH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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