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S17 SMD

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,750 mi
Last recorded97,750 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 SMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 97,750 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))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 97,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 21 Jul 2025 88,014 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 73,156 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 73,155 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2023 64,369 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 64,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 52,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 39,946 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 34,794 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 30,013 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 27,787 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 27,734 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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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S17 SMD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S17 SMD, 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 S17 SMD registered?

S17 SMD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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