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KU15 KBO

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,529 mi
Last recorded79,529 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU15 KBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 79,529 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 79,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 76,912 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 76,912 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 70,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 2mm left, close to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 2mm left, close to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 64,360 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 58,579 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 52,176 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 45,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 45,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 45,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 34,781 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 34,778 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 22,923 miles

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 28 Feb 2018 22,923 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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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KU15 KBO is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KU15 KBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU15 KBO registered?

KU15 KBO is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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The MOT history for KU15 KBO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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