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MJ51 ELM

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,406 mi
Last recorded114,406 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 114,406 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 114,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 106,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 106,442 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 60,403 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,348 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 41,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 27,459 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 21,841 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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MJ51 ELM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ51 ELM, 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 MJ51 ELM registered?

MJ51 ELM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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