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J888 PEW

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,315 mi
Last recorded92,315 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 PEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 92,315 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 86,352 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 86,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 78,361 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 72,852 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,394 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 50,171 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 39,429 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 27,358 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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J888 PEW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J888 PEW, 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 J888 PEW registered?

J888 PEW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2014.

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