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FT65 GXD

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

211,126 mi
Last recorded211,126 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT65 GXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 211,126 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 211,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 203,473 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 203,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 163,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Fail 27 Jul 2024 163,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Pass 28 Jul 2023 121,499 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted all underneath car blocking view to some components

Fail 28 Jul 2023 121,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight dim (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted all underneath car blocking view to some components

Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,679 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,699 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 45,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 17,318 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 16,510 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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FT65 GXD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FT65 GXD, 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 FT65 GXD registered?

FT65 GXD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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