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J28 RAX

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,808 mi
Last recorded94,808 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 RAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 94,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 81,715 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 81,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 71,858 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 61,980 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Feb 2022 55,831 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 54,653 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 81,485 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,648 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 32,558 miles

corrosion on all four brake discs

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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J28 RAX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J28 RAX, 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 J28 RAX registered?

J28 RAX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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