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YK57 YKY

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,978 mi
Last recorded89,978 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 YKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 89,978 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 83,979 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 83,979 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly with sidewall instructions

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 82,697 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,209 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 78,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 72,370 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 72,368 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,307 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 64,306 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 55,032 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 53,763 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,121 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,618 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 37,457 miles

o/s rear tyre approaching limit

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,641 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 22 Sep 2011 27,057 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,617 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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YK57 YKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YK57 YKY, 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 YK57 YKY registered?

YK57 YKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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