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SM05 SAY

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

69,021 mi
Last recorded69,021 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 SAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 69,021 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 63,544 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 101,946 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 101,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 59,529 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 100,364 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 54,740 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 88,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 46,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 46,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,023 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,456 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,384 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 66,277 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,567 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 59,544 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 28,575 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,004 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 20,996 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 20,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,370 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 43,656 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,703 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,368 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 31,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 30,310 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SM05 SAY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 SM05 SAY, 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 SM05 SAY registered?

SM05 SAY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is SM05 SAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 SAY shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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