2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.0L Petrol · PK57 MYX
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 157,204 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK57 MYX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 157,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK57 MYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz Slk (PK57 MYX) between September 2010 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm, nail + bald inner ”.
PK57 MYX Mileage History
- 08/09/201024,060 mi
- 24/09/201129,746 mi+5,686 mi
- 25/09/201234,555 mi+4,809 mi
- 25/09/201234,555 mi
- 20/09/201340,079 mi+5,524 mi
- 09/10/201446,006 mi+5,927 mi
- 12/09/201552,300 mi+6,294 mi
- 24/09/201659,725 mi+7,425 mi
- 27/09/201659,725 mi
- 27/11/201777,168 mi+17,443 mi
- 27/11/201777,168 mi
- 23/11/201882,615 mi+5,447 mi
- 25/10/201990,198 mi+7,583 mi
- 23/10/2020100,824 mi+10,626 mi
- 13/10/2021107,699 mi+6,875 mi
- 13/10/2022120,381 mi+12,682 mi
- 20/10/2022120,828 mi+447 mi
- 24/10/2023138,460 mi+17,632 mi
- 24/10/2023138,460 mi
- 24/10/2024149,822 mi+11,362 mi
- 25/10/2024149,822 mi
- 07/01/2026157,204 mi+7,382 mi
Average of roughly 8,684 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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