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J50 DCG

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,604 mi
Last recorded74,604 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 DCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 74,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 74,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 68,464 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,603 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 61,580 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 54,155 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 46,987 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 38,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 35,740 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 33,239 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 33,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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J50 DCG 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 72.7%.

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 J50 DCG, 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 J50 DCG registered?

J50 DCG is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 October 2015.

Is J50 DCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 DCG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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