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DE57 ZFT

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,087 mi
Last recorded102,087 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 ZFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 102,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 102,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 97,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 94,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings missing but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to covers

Fail 1 Sep 2023 94,193 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to front brake pipes going under covers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in general (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings missing but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to covers

Pass 11 Aug 2022 89,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to covers

Pass 16 Aug 2021 84,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in general (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings missing but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Fail 11 Aug 2021 84,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall excessively split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in general (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings missing but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in general (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Fail 12 Aug 2020 79,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in general (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Pass 13 Aug 2019 73,391 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,143 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,253 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,666 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 42,666 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,372 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 27,438 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 27,438 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 21,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,653 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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DE57 ZFT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DE57 ZFT, 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 DE57 ZFT registered?

DE57 ZFT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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