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JF53 PRS

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,290 mi
Last recorded58,290 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF53 PRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 58,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 58,286 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Nail in tyre

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 56,372 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 54,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 52,440 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 49,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 44,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,542 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 40,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,171 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 28,512 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 28,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,185 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 22,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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JF53 PRS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JF53 PRS, 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 JF53 PRS registered?

JF53 PRS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 June 2014.

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