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A3 JBN

2011 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,830 mi
Last recorded70,830 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk41,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,830 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 70,830 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (1.1.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 62,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cuts around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 62,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cuts around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 55,460 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 55,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 46,697 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 38,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 37,747 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 36,959 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 35,513 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 33,902 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 29,438 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 26,280 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 18,979 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 18,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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A3 JBN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 41,484 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 A3 JBN, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 JBN registered?

A3 JBN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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