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DX56 PPF

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,985 mi
Last recorded98,985 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 PPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 98,985 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 98,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective cat bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 93,649 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 93,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 84,904 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,862 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 80,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,324 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,219 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 70,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main line (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,366 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 64,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,224 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 61,214 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,016 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusty

underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,721 miles

age cracks in all tyre walls

front to rear brake pipe rusty

underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 53,539 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 50,168 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 35,124 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 22 Dec 2010 26,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 18,451 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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DX56 PPF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DX56 PPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX56 PPF registered?

DX56 PPF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 January 2007.

Is DX56 PPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX56 PPF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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