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HY14 NVC

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,268 mi
Last recorded84,268 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY14 NVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres have different speed ratings

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 84,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 3 blue dashes (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine exhaust also contaminated -- needs cleaning off (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres have different speed ratings

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 84,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view top right of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust covered in oil and likely to catch fire

Pass 7 Oct 2024 74,174 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 64,791 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,399 miles

wear both rear tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2021 48,022 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 46,616 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 43,796 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 43,759 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 35,796 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Apr 2018 35,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,981 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 21,945 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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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HY14 NVC 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 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 HY14 NVC, 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 HY14 NVC registered?

HY14 NVC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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The MOT history for HY14 NVC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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