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DE07 WLZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,471 mi
Last recorded90,471 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 WLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 90,471 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 90,468 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 90,455 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/R light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 87,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 87,961 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear "Y" section slightly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 83,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear "Y" section slightly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 83,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear "Y" section slightly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 77,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (borderline pass) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear "Y" section slightly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise to offside rear brake disc/parking brake shoes when spun

offside front brake pad wearing close to wear sensor

Pass 1 Feb 2022 68,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Rear of) front-to-rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear "Y" section slightly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 68,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Rear of) front-to-rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear "Y" section slightly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 62,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear markers

Fail 16 Feb 2021 62,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear markers

Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 57,517 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 42,952 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,412 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,679 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,598 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 36,481 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)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,358 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,833 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre cracking on outeredge of tread and cuts in outer side wall

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,561 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 27,737 miles

advise both front brake discs slightly pitted inner and outer edges

Fail 22 May 2010 27,735 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre has outer wall damage , not exposing cords

n/s/f window inop

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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DE07 WLZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DE07 WLZ, 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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DE07 WLZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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