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AP53 DAP

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,629 mi
Last recorded72,629 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 72,629 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 70,774 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 70,766 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear sleeve clamps corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 67,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 65,645 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective joining sleeve - corroded / part-fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective joining sleeve - corroded / part-fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 63,907 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides - joining sleeve heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 60,817 miles

surface cracks on both tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,182 miles

Hand brake below min but locked

Pass 15 Feb 2019 57,204 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 55,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,271 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 48,018 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,948 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 45,943 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,678 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,634 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,056 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 38,967 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,501 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 28,001 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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AP53 DAP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AP53 DAP, 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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AP53 DAP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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