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F18 DET

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,347 mi
Last recorded110,347 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 DET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 110,347 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 110,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 105,978 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 105,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 102,781 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 87,274 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 87,274 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 70,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 52,661 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 30,316 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 42,395 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,884 miles

no acceleration detected on test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,137 miles

no emissions detected on test engine oil at 78 deg

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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F18 DET is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F18 DET, 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 F18 DET registered?

F18 DET is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is F18 DET safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 DET shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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