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J88 KSY

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,617 mi
Last recorded57,617 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 KSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 57,617 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 53,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 46,526 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 44,126 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 44,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 41,584 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 36,795 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 34,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 29,475 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 21,439 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2017 21,439 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine covers under trays fitted

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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J88 KSY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J88 KSY, 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 J88 KSY registered?

J88 KSY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2014.

Is J88 KSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 KSY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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