2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.1L Diesel · LU57 GAM
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 82,381 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LU57 GAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 82,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LU57 GAM 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 (LU57 GAM) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides and roll bar link rubbing on n/s inner wing (5.3.4 (a”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 Y (5.2.3 (e))”.
LU57 GAM Mileage History
- 29/06/202463,778 mi
- 05/07/202463,858 mi+80 mi
- 21/06/202572,734 mi+8,876 mi
- 26/06/202682,381 mi+9,647 mi
- 01/07/202682,381 mi
Average of roughly 9,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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