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DS14 FWB

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

44,700 mi
Last recorded44,700 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 FWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 44,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 44,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 43,037 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 43,037 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 40,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 37,439 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Nov 2022 37,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35.18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 34,474 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 34,474 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 31,465 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 31,465 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 25,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 20,031 miles

Offside Front inside shoulder wear

Pass 10 May 2017 15,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2017 15,260 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DS14 FWB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DS14 FWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS14 FWB registered?

DS14 FWB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 May 2014.

Is DS14 FWB safe to buy?

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