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V1 JHA

2011 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

72,134 mi
Last recorded72,134 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk41,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 JHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 72,134 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 93,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,231 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 Mar 2025 65,231 miles

Emissions unable to be completed failed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

service interval reminder lamp on

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Nov 2024 90,978 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit snd worn on inner edges both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 90,976 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit snd worn on inner edges both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 60,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2023 90,199 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished / cracked - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 56,075 miles

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

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

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 9 Nov 2022 87,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 49,190 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 49,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 84,362 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 43,917 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 79,454 miles

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

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 43,263 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 71,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 42,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 65,165 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 65,164 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2018 41,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 60,938 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,984 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 56,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,788 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 46,782 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 40,629 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,860 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 17,117 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,957 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,378 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,181 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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V1 JHA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 41,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V1 JHA, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V1 JHA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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