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BT57 DPO

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,806 mi
Last recorded104,806 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 DPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 104,806 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 104,800 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. LOWER (10.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 93,791 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 86,513 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 11 Jan 2024 86,513 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 22 Dec 2022 85,271 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 83,163 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 80,998 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 80,998 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 77,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,745 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 71,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,425 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Rear brake pipes have been replaced

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 64,425 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

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

Rear brake pipes have been replaced

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2017 59,057 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 May 2017 59,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2016 55,387 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs worn

inner face of rear brake discs deteriated

Fail 25 May 2016 55,387 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs worn

inner face of rear brake discs deteriated

Fail 28 May 2015 52,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 52,951 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 52,215 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,676 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,034 miles

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2012 35,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,143 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,213 miles

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

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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BT57 DPO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT57 DPO, 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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BT57 DPO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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