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RU55 OUL

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,108 mi
Last recorded82,108 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 OUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 82,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 80,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 78,579 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 77,185 miles

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

engine covers/under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2023 77,185 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 75,159 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2021 73,092 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 70,673 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 62,896 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 49,754 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 49,754 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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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RU55 OUL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 RU55 OUL, 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 RU55 OUL registered?

RU55 OUL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is RU55 OUL safe to buy?

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