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PJI 78

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,458 mi
Last recorded80,458 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 78
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 80,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 80,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 70,437 miles

Nearside Front drl not working

Offside Front drl not working

Pass 12 Dec 2023 60,723 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 53,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 43,950 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 36,370 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 30,780 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

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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PJI 78 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PJI 78, 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 PJI 78 registered?

PJI 78 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 July 2015.

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