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J20 KSS

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,239 mi
Last recorded75,239 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 75,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 69,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished outer sidewall 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 69,833 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished outer sidewall 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 64,891 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 64,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,598 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,642 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,742 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,482 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 30,708 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 25,358 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 25,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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J20 KSS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol 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 J20 KSS, 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 J20 KSS registered?

J20 KSS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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