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986 EAR

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,757 mi
Last recorded25,757 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration986 EAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 25,757 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 23,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 21,719 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 19,308 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 19,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge wear 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 17,399 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S And O/S Camber Arm Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 14,195 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 14,128 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 8,022 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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986 EAR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 34,786 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 986 EAR, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 986 EAR registered?

986 EAR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is 986 EAR safe to buy?

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