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A18 VPM

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,288 mi
Last recorded27,288 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 27,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 27,288 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 26,058 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 26,058 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 25,350 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 24,498 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 23,245 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 22,628 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 12 Dec 2019 22,178 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 10 Jan 2019 21,239 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 18,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 15,183 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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A18 VPM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 VPM, 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 A18 VPM registered?

A18 VPM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 March 2014.

Is A18 VPM safe to buy?

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