2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.1L Diesel · BJ13 VCF
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2013. Recorded mileage 86,686 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BJ13 VCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 86,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BJ13 VCF Mileage History
- 04/04/202382,490 mi
- 08/04/202484,512 mi+2,022 mi
- 08/04/202586,083 mi+1,571 mi
- 08/04/202586,083 mi
- 24/09/202586,686 mi+603 mi
Average of roughly 1,696 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ13 VCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Slk (BJ13 VCF) between April 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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