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A5 BKJ

2023 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,358 mi
Last recorded114,358 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 114,358 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 16 Jun 2025 114,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 26 Jun 2024 109,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 24 Jun 2024 109,790 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 13 Jun 2023 102,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 102,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 96,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 96,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 89,629 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 89,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 81,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,584 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 64,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,904 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 44,591 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 37,845 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 29,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A5 BKJ is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A5 BKJ, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A5 BKJ is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 December 2023.

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