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LN51 CHN

2013 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

30,385 mi
Last recorded30,385 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk43,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 CHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 30,385 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 90,974 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 30,066 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 87,937 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 87,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 27,910 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 84,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 84,564 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 25,815 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,377 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 24,010 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,136 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 22,203 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,686 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 20,607 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,723 miles

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2019 18,517 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 18,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/zr18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 64,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2018 12,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 57,146 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 10,454 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,963 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 9,185 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,353 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,319 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 11,803 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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LN51 CHN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 43,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN51 CHN, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LN51 CHN registered?

LN51 CHN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is LN51 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 CHN shows 28 tests with a 89.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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