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R15 DKS

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,860 mi
Last recorded180,860 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 DKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 180,860 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 174,513 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 174,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 165,882 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 165,842 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 164,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 164,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 158,549 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 154,731 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 152,361 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 144,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 135,357 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 116,102 miles

gearbox oil pan corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,109 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 103,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,441 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2014 83,036 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 23 Aug 2013 74,522 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 18 Aug 2012 67,100 miles

both front discs corroded on inner face and worn

front number plate debonding

Pass 27 Aug 2011 56,908 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,636 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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R15 DKS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R15 DKS, 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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R15 DKS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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