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DYZ 1596

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,863 mi
Last recorded107,863 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYZ 1596
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 107,863 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 103,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 103,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking to tread requires attention. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 99,309 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 94,263 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 94,263 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 84,964 miles

Front tyres both worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2021 73,284 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 61,930 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 49,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 49,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 36,999 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,928 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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DYZ 1596 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DYZ 1596, 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

How do I check the history of DYZ 1596?

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What year was DYZ 1596 registered?

DYZ 1596 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is DYZ 1596 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYZ 1596 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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