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YY57 BZV

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,914 mi
Last recorded121,914 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 BZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 121,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 112,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 103,587 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,498 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 98,498 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,358 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,911 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2018 82,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2018 75,605 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,673 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,615 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,385 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 4 Oct 2012 46,564 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 46,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 19,997 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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YY57 BZV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY57 BZV, 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 YY57 BZV registered?

YY57 BZV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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