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55 HXU

2013 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,188 mi
Last recorded102,188 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk43,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 HXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 102,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 80,611 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 80,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 71,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 67,986 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity condensation/water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 64,176 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 61,882 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 61,639 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 56,876 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 56,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 49,933 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 49,933 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 41,748 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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55 HXU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 43,625 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 55 HXU, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 55 HXU registered?

55 HXU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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