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A23 CSH

2013 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,027 mi
Last recorded53,027 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk43,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 CSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 53,027 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 48,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 46,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 42,608 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 42,607 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 245/35/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,272 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 36,615 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 36,615 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,796 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 34,796 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre worn inner edge cords not showing strongly recommend changing asap

Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,326 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn inner edges cords not showing

Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,112 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,663 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,843 miles

child seat fitted to nsf seat

nsf tyre worn inner edge cords not showing

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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A23 CSH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A23 CSH, 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 A23 CSH registered?

A23 CSH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is A23 CSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 CSH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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