2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.1L Diesel · A9 BXG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test on 30 July 2025 at 63,255 miles. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care, as the owner only addressed mechanical defects after they resulted in a test failure. While the most recent result is clean, the previous history indicates that components are left to deteriorate until they reach a point of legal failure or safety risk. At 11 years old, the recorded 63,255 miles represent a low annual average of approximately 5,750 miles per year. This low usage often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components despite low mechanical wear. Between the 2024 test at 58,708 miles and the 2025 test at 63,255 miles, the car covered only 4,547 miles. This period of infrequent use is consistent with the perishing and cracking tyre issues noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The July 2024 failure for an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint suggests that the rubber bushings and joints may be brittle due to age and lack of movement. You should check the rear arm for similar play, as previously flagged by the tester. Additionally, the recurring issues with the offside front tyre—moving from minor cracking in 2024 to exposed cords in 2025—indicate that the tyres are reaching the end of their structural life regardless of remaining tread depth.