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A18 DVV

2013 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,760 mi
Last recorded140,760 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk43,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 140,760 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 5 Sep 2024 134,113 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 126,597 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 126,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 117,928 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 117,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge 225/40/18 conti (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 108,799 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 106,578 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 96,119 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,326 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,309 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,762 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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A18 DVV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A18 DVV, 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 A18 DVV registered?

A18 DVV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is A18 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 DVV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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