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DS04 SLK

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,174 mi
Last recorded55,174 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 55,174 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 54,765 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 53,846 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 52,344 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 51,908 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, chassis & suspension components.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 X Mounts Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 51,573 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,323 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake effort low

corrosion on exhaust at mounts

Pass 19 Jul 2018 50,815 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 50,815 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,044 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 50,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,485 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,339 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 49,335 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,082 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 28 Jan 2013 44,308 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,877 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,601 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 33,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DS04 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 DS04 SLK, 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 DS04 SLK registered?

DS04 SLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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The MOT history for DS04 SLK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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