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DK57 VMZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,751 mi
Last recorded93,751 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 VMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 93,751 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 92,529 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake only just achieving required figures.

Fail 12 Nov 2024 92,492 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around body mount and lower arm pickup point, yellow chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor behind passenger seat, yellow chalk.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake only just achieving required figures.

Pass 13 Nov 2023 91,037 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 89,277 miles

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

Nearside Handbrake effort just within limits

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 87,682 miles

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

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

Nearside hand brake effort slightly low

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 84,357 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 81,585 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Diff, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,065 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 76,065 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,440 miles

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

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 24 Oct 2016 69,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

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

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2015 64,329 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 21 Oct 2014 57,511 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 51,098 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,047 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 39,083 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,577 miles

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

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 VMZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

DK57 VMZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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