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197 BAC

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,944 mi
Last recorded28,944 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration197 BAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 28,944 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 27,845 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Pass 10 Aug 2023 26,812 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 25,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Pass 26 Jul 2021 23,139 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 21,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 19,084 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 15,291 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 11,658 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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197 BAC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 38,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 197 BAC, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 197 BAC registered?

197 BAC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is 197 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 197 BAC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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