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DBA 1L

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,118 mi
Last recorded77,118 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBA 1L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 77,118 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 76,054 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 76,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 74,246 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 73,974 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,267 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 72,086 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 70,979 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,502 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 68,016 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 63,772 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 63,772 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,756 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,593 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 52,593 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 48,296 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 48,281 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 48,281 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,562 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,050 miles

Front tyres sightly perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,518 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,582 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,569 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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DBA 1L is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DBA 1L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBA 1L registered?

DBA 1L is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 June 2007.

Is DBA 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBA 1L shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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