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S18 JEL

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,696 mi
Last recorded56,696 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 JEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 56,696 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 56,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 52,638 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 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 52,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 48,038 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 43,493 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 43,492 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,464 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 36,918 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 29,090 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 21,563 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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S18 JEL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S18 JEL, 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 S18 JEL registered?

S18 JEL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is S18 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 JEL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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