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EMZ 7809

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,864 mi
Last recorded99,864 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMZ 7809
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 99,864 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2026 87,621 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 83,002 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 22 May 2025 98,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2025 98,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2024 91,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 91,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake requires adjustment

Fail 18 Apr 2024 91,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 76,208 miles

Front Sub frame and suspension corroded.

Rear Sub frame and suspension corroded.

Fail 27 Feb 2024 76,204 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub frame and suspension corroded.

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

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

Rear Sub frame and suspension corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2023 87,027 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 69,828 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,414 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 59,825 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 85,709 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 85,709 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,753 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,691 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 49,691 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 85,391 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 46,759 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 84,981 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,653 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 29,882 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2017 29,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Hand brake (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,634 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,313 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,862 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 64,854 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,662 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,980 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,270 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,363 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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EMZ 7809 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EMZ 7809, 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 EMZ 7809 registered?

EMZ 7809 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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