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4948 ML

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,572 mi
Last recorded43,572 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4948 ML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 43,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 43,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 37,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 34,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 32,469 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 31,282 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 30,983 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 30,981 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 28,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 24,029 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 20,978 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 17,503 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 15,675 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 12,044 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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4948 ML is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 38,603 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 4948 ML, 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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4948 ML is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 April 2014.

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