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SX54 ULX

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,454 mi
Last recorded90,454 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX54 ULX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 90,454 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 84,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened been repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 84,340 miles

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened been repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 81,046 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 82,153 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))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 60,707 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 60,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Sep 2024 82,113 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Sep 2023 44,482 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 81,284 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 81,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 32,822 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 76,713 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 30,265 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,924 miles

2 exhaust mountings corroded off exhaust

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2021 74,924 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm at subframe attachment location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front, front upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm at subframe attachment location 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

2 exhaust mountings corroded off exhaust

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2020 28,163 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 72,618 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 72,618 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by hand brake cable (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 26,433 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,709 miles

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

manufacturers under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2019 69,709 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

manufacturers under trays fitted

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 23,483 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 23,483 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,864 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 63,864 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 21,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,653 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 46,849 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,652 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,028 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,525 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,773 miles

both front tyres cracking to outer sidewalls

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,757 miles

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2009 20,087 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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SX54 ULX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 SX54 ULX, 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 SX54 ULX registered?

SX54 ULX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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