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A20 SBE

2013 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,391 mi
Last recorded92,391 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk43,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 92,391 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm+slight cracking

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 17 Jun 2026 92,391 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm+slight cracking

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2025 88,431 miles

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 19 Jun 2024 83,716 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 83,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 76,996 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 76,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,660 miles

both front tyres cracked+edges smooth

Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,449 miles

both front tyres cracked+edges worn

Fail 22 Jun 2021 73,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracked+edges worn

Pass 22 Jun 2020 68,639 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,757 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,322 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,908 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,653 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 SBE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 SBE, 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 SBE registered?

A20 SBE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is A20 SBE safe to buy?

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