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DL14 MFN

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,414 mi
Last recorded87,414 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL14 MFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 87,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Large cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 87,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Large cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 80,041 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 73,160 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 73,159 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 63,927 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 63,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge / sidewall damaged 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 1.8mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 56,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge / sidewall damaged 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 1.8mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 50,747 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 50,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 43,684 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 43,684 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 36,065 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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DL14 MFN 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 57.1%.

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 DL14 MFN, 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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DL14 MFN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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