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DK56 SZJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,881 mi
Last recorded80,881 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 SZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 80,881 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 80,306 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 80,298 miles

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

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

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 26 Apr 2024 80,176 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 80,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely deteriorated soon need re/new (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely deteriorated soon need re/new (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 79,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2022 79,772 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2021 78,171 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 78,103 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 78,081 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 76,662 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 76,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,087 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 65,087 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam has his own bulb on passenger seat (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced has correct plate on passenger seat (6.3.4a)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 48,933 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear exhaust silencer 'y' joint cracked and blowing

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,933 miles

rear exhaust silencer 'y' joint cracked and blowing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,750 miles

*** nearside rear tyre worn close to limits (2mm) *** 225/50R16W continental sport ctc

rear exhaust blowing

Fail 18 Jun 2013 43,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

*** nearside rear tyre worn close to limits (2mm) *** 225/50R16W continental sport ctc

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust blowing

tracking recommended

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,499 miles

nearside front tyres wearing low, inner edges worn and feathered and outer wall damage 205/55/16

nearside rear tyre wearing thin close to limits 225/50/16

offside front tyres wearing low, inner edges worn and feathered

rear exhaust junction starting to blow

Fail 14 Jun 2012 38,499 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyres wearing low, inner edges worn and feathered and outer wall damage 205/55/16

nearside rear tyre wearing thin close to limits 225/50/16

offside front tyres wearing low, inner edges worn and feathered

rear exhaust junction starting to blow

Fail 15 Jun 2011 33,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,683 miles

N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,930 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cuts to outer wall

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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DK56 SZJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DK56 SZJ, 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 DK56 SZJ registered?

DK56 SZJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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