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FH14 BXY

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,941 mi
Last recorded97,941 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH14 BXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 97,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower control arm bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower control arm bush Cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 97,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower control arm bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower control arm bush Cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,834 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most control arm bush cracked and perishing. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn/corroded. Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 82,484 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking from rear cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 82,417 miles

Front Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking from rear cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,562 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on dash.

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 66,386 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,865 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,559 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 40,208 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 40,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 24,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FH14 BXY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH14 BXY, 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 FH14 BXY registered?

FH14 BXY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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