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EL54 AXL

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,891 mi
Last recorded86,891 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL54 AXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 86,891 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 78,613 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 71,079 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 70,993 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 61,823 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 54,700 miles

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 18 Dec 2020 46,309 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 35,016 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 35,013 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,177 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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EL54 AXL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 EL54 AXL, 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 EL54 AXL registered?

EL54 AXL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is EL54 AXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL54 AXL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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