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HK57 DXT

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,503 mi
Last recorded93,503 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 DXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 93,503 miles

Low effort on both sides of parking brake

Underside rusty in places

Fail 10 Mar 2026 93,503 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Low effort on both sides of parking brake

Underside rusty in places

Pass 6 Mar 2025 89,674 miles

Low effort on offside parking brake

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Underside rusty in places

Fail 6 Mar 2025 89,674 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Low effort on offside parking brake

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Underside rusty in places

Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,130 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 85,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 81,600 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 78,861 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 75,966 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 73,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 70,481 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 70,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 68,103 miles

parking brake only just met pass criteria

Pass 18 Feb 2017 65,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 62,039 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,535 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,891 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,723 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 31,285 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 31,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,258 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 21,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,973 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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HK57 DXT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 HK57 DXT, 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

How do I check the history of HK57 DXT?

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What year was HK57 DXT registered?

HK57 DXT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 December 2007.

Is HK57 DXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 DXT 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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