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LJ65 VNS

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,809 mi
Last recorded95,809 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ65 VNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 95,809 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 94,083 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded at flexi's. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and on limit. 245/35/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and close to limit. 245/35/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded at flexi's. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 94,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded at flexi's. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and on limit. 245/35/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and close to limit. 245/35/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded at flexi's. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 91,647 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded at flexi's. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. 245/35/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded at flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 91,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded at flexi's. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. 245/35/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded at flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 86,928 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded to flexis . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 86,902 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Deteriorated , leaking grease and very borderline . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded to flexis . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 82,383 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 80,249 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 70,743 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 27 Aug 2019 54,782 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 27,693 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 VNS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNS, 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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LJ65 VNS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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