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C8 JKB

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,050 mi
Last recorded38,050 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 JKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 38,050 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn of tread inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn of tread inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2025 35,638 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2024 35,522 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 30,145 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 28,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf pressure pipe not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 25,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf pressure pipe not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 21,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 21,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 13,550 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 13,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 4,938 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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C8 JKB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue 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 C8 JKB, 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 C8 JKB registered?

C8 JKB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2014.

Is C8 JKB safe to buy?

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