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Y55 BJA

2013 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

123,408 mi
Last recorded123,408 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk43,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 BJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 123,408 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 91,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 91,007 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 116,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 116,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,001 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 112,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 112,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,924 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 86,924 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,326 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 110,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 84,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-car components

Pass 20 Jan 2022 107,202 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 82,014 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,946 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 94,018 miles

various tyres @ 3-4mm

Fail 25 Nov 2019 94,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

various tyres @ 3-4mm

Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,563 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,187 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 65,139 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust and bracket slight rust

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,240 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,114 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,957 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,838 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 55,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,182 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,887 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 28,746 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear number plate

Pass 2 May 2008 21,785 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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Y55 BJA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 43,625 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 Y55 BJA, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y55 BJA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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