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YR57 YDZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,908 mi
Last recorded107,908 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 YDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 107,908 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 107,830 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 96,459 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,461 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 93,134 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 93,134 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,228 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall cut

Fail 14 Sep 2021 89,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wall cut

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,740 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 82,540 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 82,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,939 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,486 miles

Offside Front tyre wall cut

Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,053 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 16 Sep 2014 52,888 miles

suspect rear pads wearing low

very slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,747 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,089 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

passenger airbag is switched off

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake coming up high

offside front tyre distorting on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,172 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YR57 YDZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YR57 YDZ, 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 YR57 YDZ registered?

YR57 YDZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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