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HD52 DAV

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,635 mi
Last recorded114,635 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 DAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2024 114,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch ...pipe to flexi hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes at the rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn looks out of shape (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both hanger metal rods broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 112,167 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (Both sides centre) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear corroded at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear corroded at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 112,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (Both sides centre) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear corroded at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear corroded at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 107,284 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (Both sides) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Front to rear corroded at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Foremost arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Foremost arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 106,642 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (Both sides) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Front to rear corroded at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Foremost arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Foremost arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 101,845 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 101,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 99,217 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 99,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 91,346 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 91,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 81,882 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,537 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,213 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 52,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,576 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,996 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,158 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,228 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,305 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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HD52 DAV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HD52 DAV, 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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HD52 DAV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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