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R5 TCR

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,629 mi
Last recorded54,629 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 TCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 54,629 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 50,352 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 44,764 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 40,036 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 35,805 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 32,218 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 32,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 28,242 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 28,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall almost through to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,092 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 21,110 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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R5 TCR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R5 TCR, 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 R5 TCR registered?

R5 TCR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is R5 TCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 TCR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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