2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · FG57 XWK
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 111,119 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FG57 XWK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2022
- 111,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG57 XWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz Slk (FG57 XWK) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FG57 XWK Mileage History
- 10/12/2021107,801 mi
- 23/12/2021107,804 mi+3 mi
- 16/12/2022111,119 mi+3,315 mi
Average of roughly 3,269 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- M272 V6 Balance Shaft WearSerious
Early 3.0L and 3.5L V6 engines used soft metal gears on the balance shaft. The gears wear down, altering engine timing and requiring a massive engine-out repair.
- Vario-Roof Hydraulic LeaksModerate
The complex folding hardtop uses multiple hydraulic cylinders that can leak as the seals age.
- Rear Subframe Corrosion and PerforationSerious
The pressed-steel multi-link rear subframe on the R171 SLK is highly prone to severe internal corrosion, aggravated by decades of wet UK winter roads and road salt. Moisture and grime accumulate inside the hollow box sections, rusting the subframe from the inside out until structural perforation occurs around the suspension control arm mounting points. In severe cases, an arm mount shears off entirely, causing sudden dangerous rear-wheel steering and an immediate MOT failure. Mercedes-Benz UK has historically assessed replacements under goodwill on a case-by-case basis.
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