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LJ65 VLK

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,748 mi
Last recorded99,748 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ65 VLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 99,748 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 96,861 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 82,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and rear outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 82,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (245/3518) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and rear outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tpm light on

Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 74,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (225/4018) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 65,367 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 65,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch mud guard (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 55,078 miles

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

Nearside Front mud guard/ spoiler damage

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 42,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 32,968 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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LJ65 VLK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,991cc petrol 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 LJ65 VLK, 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 LJ65 VLK registered?

LJ65 VLK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2015.

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