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AO14 BYM

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,318 mi
Last recorded66,318 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 BYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 66,318 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 58,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 Nov 2022 58,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Nov 2021 50,415 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,342 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))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 26 Oct 2020 43,342 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Aug 2019 35,701 miles

N/S/R Fog Light Inop (LED unit)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges & cracking - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges & cracking - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Underguards fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2019 35,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

N/S/R Fog Light Inop (LED unit)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges & cracking - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges & cracking - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Underguards fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2018 28,037 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 26,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 18,693 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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AO14 BYM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 38,603 miles. This 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 AO14 BYM, 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 AO14 BYM registered?

AO14 BYM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2014.

Is AO14 BYM safe to buy?

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