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GIL 8714

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,092 mi
Last recorded60,092 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 8714
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 60,092 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 56,787 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 56,787 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 53,674 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 53,674 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 50,053 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2022 47,475 miles

advise under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2022 47,469 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 43,377 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 43,377 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 37,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 29,831 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 23,189 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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GIL 8714 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GIL 8714, 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 GIL 8714 registered?

GIL 8714 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is GIL 8714 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 8714 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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