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YD57 ESG

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,690 mi
Last recorded58,690 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 ESG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 58,690 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 58,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 57,338 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 57,335 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 56,821 miles

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

noise on rear brakes

Fail 13 Aug 2024 56,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both front lower (arms) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

noise on rear brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2023 55,563 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 55,562 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure two (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,451 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,229 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 49,588 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 43,060 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,657 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,465 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 31,661 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,929 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,373 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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YD57 ESG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YD57 ESG, 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 YD57 ESG registered?

YD57 ESG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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