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RC53 KRS

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,286 mi
Last recorded57,286 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC53 KRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 57,286 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 57,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 54,019 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 52,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre Of Tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 50,079 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 48,344 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 42,666 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 39,455 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 39,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 32,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 24,091 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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RC53 KRS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey 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 RC53 KRS, 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 RC53 KRS registered?

RC53 KRS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2015.

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The MOT history for RC53 KRS 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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