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DK57 VMV

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,218 mi
Last recorded79,218 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 VMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 79,218 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 75,384 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 75,384 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 71,259 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 71,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 May 2023 66,144 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 66,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 63,118 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding on, feels like the shoes for the parking brake not brake pads

Fail 27 Jan 2021 63,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside rear brake binding on, feels like the shoes for the parking brake not brake pads

Pass 20 Jan 2020 61,341 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 57,524 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 55,351 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 52,093 miles

under-body trays restricting view

Pass 27 May 2016 48,883 miles

under-body guards restricting view

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,934 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 42,171 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2013 37,397 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,687 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,428 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,051 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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DK57 VMV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DK57 VMV, 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 DK57 VMV registered?

DK57 VMV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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