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RIG 4842

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,235 mi
Last recorded49,235 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 4842
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 49,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 49,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 46,143 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 46,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 43,516 miles

Front 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 40,294 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 32,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 25,801 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 25,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 18,962 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 10,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 1,849 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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RIG 4842 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RIG 4842, 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 RIG 4842 registered?

RIG 4842 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is RIG 4842 safe to buy?

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