2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.1L Diesel · D22 FAW
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.1L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2013. Recorded mileage 54,539 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D22 FAW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2026
- 54,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
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D22 FAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Slk (D22 FAW) between May 2016 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
D22 FAW Mileage History
- 20/05/201614,397 mi
- 23/05/201719,806 mi+5,409 mi
- 23/05/201719,806 mi
- 12/09/201721,930 mi+2,124 mi
- 29/08/201825,502 mi+3,572 mi
- 29/08/201825,502 mi
- 10/09/201930,282 mi+4,780 mi
- 09/09/202034,683 mi+4,401 mi
- 08/09/202137,016 mi+2,333 mi
- 13/09/202238,804 mi+1,788 mi
- 13/09/202341,445 mi+2,641 mi
- 10/09/202443,750 mi+2,305 mi
- 02/09/202546,628 mi+2,878 mi
- 05/09/202654,372 mi+7,744 mi
- 12/09/202654,539 mi+167 mi
Average of roughly 3,892 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DVSA campaigns R/2021/277 and R/2021/279 cover SLK cars for the driver's airbag propellant undergoing a chemical change over time under certain climatic conditions, with the airbag replaced as the remedy. The larger campaign alone records 108,486 UK vehicles affected, which shows how many of these cars are still on the road with an old inflator. BBC coverage of the wider Takata recall in October 2025 confirms the programme is still running in the UK, with owners advised to check status on the DVSA service, because an exploding inflator throws metal fragments into the cabin.
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