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BS59 RJS

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,596 mi
Last recorded97,596 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS59 RJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 97,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 97,543 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,235 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 84,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner not clipped in place rubbing tyre, sorted at time of test. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Corrected at time off test, incorrect bulb retaining clip, replaced with fabricated replacement clip, advise finding correct clip for next bulb replacement (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 68,224 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 68,224 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,408 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 45,051 miles

Front pad light come on dash front pads still ok and disc slight lip that cut into sensor

Pass 8 Jul 2020 317,334 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 22,748 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 22,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DEEP CRACKS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DEEP CRACKS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DEEP CRACKS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 15,795 miles

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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BS59 RJS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BS59 RJS, 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.

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What year was BS59 RJS registered?

BS59 RJS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2015.

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