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BU65 ABF

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,012 mi
Last recorded92,012 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 ABF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 92,012 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 92,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 84,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 72,144 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 52,814 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2020 43,448 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 34,646 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 34,639 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2018 21,464 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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BU65 ABF is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU65 ABF, 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 BU65 ABF registered?

BU65 ABF is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2015.

Is BU65 ABF safe to buy?

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