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H18 GFM

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,245 mi
Last recorded133,245 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 GFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 133,245 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 130,304 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone-chip, centre/top (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 130,296 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone-chip, centre/top (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 130,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 117,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 117,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 105,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 105,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine undertry loose

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 93,277 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 93,276 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,042 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 86,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,727 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,601 miles

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

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H18 GFM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H18 GFM, 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 H18 GFM registered?

H18 GFM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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