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H18 SMH

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,876 mi
Last recorded37,876 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 SMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 37,876 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 35,706 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 34,164 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 34,164 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 31,769 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 27,437 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 27,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 19,942 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 15,584 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 12,529 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 9,685 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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H18 SMH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red 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 H18 SMH, 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 SMH registered?

H18 SMH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is H18 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 SMH 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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