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DF53 DUG

2018 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

85,663 mi
Last recorded85,663 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 DUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,477cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 85,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/tread out of shape (235/50/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/flat spots in tread (out of shape) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 68,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads getting low , monitor to maintain legality (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 49,369 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 52,275 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 52,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 48,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55r16 and dated 2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55r16 and dated 2013) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 46,070 miles

Lower Front and side undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 47,541 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 39,738 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,707 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 29,208 miles

engine cover/undertray

Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,967 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,277 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,959 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,601 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 42,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,250 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,214 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,103 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,592 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,231 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer side wall poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,618 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,474 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,550 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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DF53 DUG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 DF53 DUG, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DF53 DUG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 July 2018.

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