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LA53 DYL

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,578 mi
Last recorded80,578 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 DYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 80,578 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 80,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 80,559 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both need replacing asap (225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area, unable to fully assess due to undertrays (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 74,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 64,809 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 64,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 57,553 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 57,546 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,455 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jun 2018 42,711 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,075 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,279 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,998 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,145 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,316 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,182 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 13,552 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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LA53 DYL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 LA53 DYL, 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 LA53 DYL registered?

LA53 DYL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is LA53 DYL safe to buy?

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