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B3 VGY

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

44,598 mi
Last recorded44,598 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 VGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 44,598 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2026 75,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 75,556 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2025 43,502 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 65,631 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 65,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 42,401 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 56,708 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 56,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 40,127 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 49,067 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 37,151 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 43,081 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 34,325 miles

emissions to clean to register for read out,

engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check some components.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,499 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front - lower rear arm - outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front - outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 32,765 miles

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 21 Aug 2020 41,706 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 31,232 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,549 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 40,549 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 20,536 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 20,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,138 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 38,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 7,611 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 35,876 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,504 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,504 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 28,400 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,400 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 24,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,670 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,308 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 13,559 miles

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)

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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B3 VGY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 34,786 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 B3 VGY, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 VGY registered?

B3 VGY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2015.

Is B3 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 VGY shows 34 tests with a 79.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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