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A5 EKU

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,963 mi
Last recorded64,963 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 EKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 64,963 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 54,740 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 54,735 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 52,502 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 47,498 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 47,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 42,101 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,404 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 35,724 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 31,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,081 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 13,986 miles

both front tyres fatigue cracks

Pass 14 Dec 2016 8,158 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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A5 EKU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A5 EKU, 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 A5 EKU registered?

A5 EKU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 2014.

Is A5 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 EKU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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