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YD57 JVW

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,687 mi
Last recorded112,687 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 JVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 112,687 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 112,684 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 112,408 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 112,259 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,842 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre exsaust slighty bowing

Fail 11 Sep 2021 110,842 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre exsaust slighty bowing

Pass 6 Oct 2020 108,630 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 108,630 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 105,270 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 99,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 89,984 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,969 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,701 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,678 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 65,678 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 58,007 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,360 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 49,360 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,381 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,076 miles

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

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 JVW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 YD57 JVW, 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 JVW registered?

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

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