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DX65 VLR

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,882 mi
Last recorded54,882 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX65 VLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 54,882 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 54,653 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2025 51,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 47,590 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 44,505 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 44,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 40,179 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 39,346 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 37,822 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2020 37,811 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2019 32,557 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 32,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 7,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Jul 2018 7,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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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DX65 VLR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DX65 VLR, 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 DX65 VLR registered?

DX65 VLR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 October 2015.

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