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JB04 SLK

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,056 mi
Last recorded58,056 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB04 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 58,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Jun 2025 58,026 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jul 2024 54,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear senor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,896 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 37,559 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 32,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 28,670 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 27,264 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 24,901 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 24,901 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,626 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit in places

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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JB04 SLK 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 81.8%.

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 JB04 SLK, 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 JB04 SLK registered?

JB04 SLK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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The MOT history for JB04 SLK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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