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BK53 ASH

2018 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,723 mi
Last recorded47,723 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ASH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 47,723 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 47,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2025 116,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 43,215 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 106,006 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 37,283 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 95,347 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 32,454 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 84,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 26,704 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 71,031 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 21,211 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,128 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 52,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 36,844 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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BK53 ASH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BK53 ASH, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BK53 ASH registered?

BK53 ASH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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The MOT history for BK53 ASH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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