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BL14 VVT

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,132 mi
Last recorded75,132 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 VVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 75,132 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 75,132 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (bulbs incorrectly fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 74,565 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,444 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 55,676 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2021 48,824 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Sep 2020 40,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 May 2019 30,594 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 29,779 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 May 2018 24,552 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 24,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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BL14 VVT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BL14 VVT, 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 BL14 VVT registered?

BL14 VVT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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