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78 DG

2013 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,093 mi
Last recorded79,093 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk43,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 DG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 79,093 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 75,163 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 71,707 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 68,461 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 66,028 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 63,390 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 60,626 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 48,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 42,309 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,506 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,797 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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78 DG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 78 DG, 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 78 DG registered?

78 DG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is 78 DG safe to buy?

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