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R797 SLK

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,899 mi
Last recorded40,899 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 40,899 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 36,324 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 31,450 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 16 Jun 2023 25,167 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2023 25,166 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2022 18,391 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 18,365 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 16,931 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 16,383 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 14,677 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 12,373 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 12,218 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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R797 SLK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R797 SLK, 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 R797 SLK registered?

R797 SLK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 May 2015.

Is R797 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 SLK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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