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EL04 OSM

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,764 mi
Last recorded54,764 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL04 OSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 54,764 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 51,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,502 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2023 47,560 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 47,560 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 44,313 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 39,686 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 34,467 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner rdge

Pass 16 Oct 2019 29,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 21,621 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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EL04 OSM 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EL04 OSM, 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 EL04 OSM registered?

EL04 OSM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2015.

Is EL04 OSM safe to buy?

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