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BY14 TER

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,730 mi
Last recorded146,730 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY14 TER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 146,730 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear: Lower coils, unable to fully inspect due to their position within the suspension arm. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp dipped beam output intensity low.

Fail 18 Oct 2025 146,730 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 245/35/18 Nearside. 255/35/18 Offside. (5.2.3 (b))

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear: Lower coils, unable to fully inspect due to their position within the suspension arm. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp dipped beam output intensity low.

Pass 11 Dec 2024 132,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 132,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 111,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edge is cracking 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edge is cracking 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 110,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 101,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 advise replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,520 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 91,503 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,684 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 79,238 miles

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 60,864 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 60,864 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BY14 TER is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BY14 TER, 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 BY14 TER registered?

BY14 TER is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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