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A20 RCA

2013 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,057 mi
Last recorded77,057 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk43,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 RCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 77,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 2mm and has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 77,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 2mm and has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 71,968 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam and phone holder

Fail 2 Jun 2025 71,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion/holes at suspension arm attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam and phone holder

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at union with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at union with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 64,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,098 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 44,811 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 44,804 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 35,601 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 29,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 27,792 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 27,792 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,205 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,403 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 14,858 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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A20 RCA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A20 RCA, 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 A20 RCA registered?

A20 RCA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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