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AO57 DTC

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,846 mi
Last recorded72,846 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 DTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,846 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf osf nsr osr discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr brake pipes corroded part of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsf osf imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test now on seat ()

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly age cracking and 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working lens cracked

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

Rear subframe suspension arms nsr osr corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2025 72,846 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf osf nsr osr discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsf osf imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test now on seat ()

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly age cracking and 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front not working lens cracked

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

Rear subframe suspension arms nsr osr corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 72,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive [gearbox] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 68,535 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 68,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 63,658 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 59,244 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake wear indicator on

rear brake pads 3mm

Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,626 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 54,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 47,258 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 42,257 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,622 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 31,122 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 24,749 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 18,732 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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AO57 DTC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO57 DTC, 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 AO57 DTC registered?

AO57 DTC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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