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A18 YDG

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,196 mi
Last recorded82,196 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 YDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 82,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 82,196 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 76,330 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 76,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall of tyre has splits in various places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of tyre has serious wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,046 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,455 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 60,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 55,154 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,219 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 42,126 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 42,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 37,705 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 18 Jan 2018 33,394 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front bolt wipers worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner and outer wall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 33,394 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front bolt wipers worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner and outer wall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner (4.1.E.1)

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 YDG is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YDG, 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 A18 YDG registered?

A18 YDG is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2015.

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