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BV15 VRD

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,884 mi
Last recorded59,884 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 VRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 59,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 53,237 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 52,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 49,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support/strengthening Bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 49,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support/strengthening Bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 47,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 43,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-3 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Support / Strengthening Bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2-3 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 43,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-3 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Support / Strengthening Bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2-3 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 37,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,439 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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BV15 VRD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV15 VRD, 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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BV15 VRD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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