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BL14 VYH

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,127 mi
Last recorded67,127 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 VYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 67,127 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 60,662 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2023 54,930 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Nov 2023 54,930 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 49,653 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))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2021 44,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Dec 2020 41,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 37,616 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 32,977 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 25,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Upper and lower engine covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Fail 28 Jul 2017 25,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Upper and lower engine covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

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 VYH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

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

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