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J3 ULH

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

39,439 mi
Last recorded39,439 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 39,439 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 102,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

under body and various suspension components are under sealed

Pass 30 Sep 2024 36,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 100,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body and various suspension components are corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2023 34,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Central tread ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 97,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 33,254 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 95,592 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,510 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 29,234 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,992 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 88,992 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 26,355 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,667 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 24,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,556 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 19,912 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,574 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,559 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 80,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,493 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 77,229 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant below minimum.

rear silencer exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 65,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre pressure low

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant below minimum.

rear silencer exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 59,993 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,047 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,337 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 41,101 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,086 miles

adv front pads low

adv rear silencer corroded

adv slight leak nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,225 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,758 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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J3 ULH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 J3 ULH, 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 J3 ULH registered?

J3 ULH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 February 2014.

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