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BJ14 SVG

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,399 mi
Last recorded98,399 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 SVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,399 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 98,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 94,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,934 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,191 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear disc inner face very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 71,191 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear disc inner face very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,428 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front have a lip forming (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear have a corrosion lip on inner face and pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 61,428 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front have a lip forming (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear have a corrosion lip on inner face and pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 53,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 46,852 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 46,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,099 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,812 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 28,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 21,243 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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BJ14 SVG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ14 SVG, 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 BJ14 SVG registered?

BJ14 SVG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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