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K23 VRO

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,282 mi
Last recorded21,282 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 VRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 21,282 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 21,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 19,649 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 19,082 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 17,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 14,032 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 10,583 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 9,151 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 5,450 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pos power steering fluid ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/36/18 slight nick in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 2,456 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 2,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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K23 VRO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 K23 VRO, 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 K23 VRO registered?

K23 VRO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 August 2014.

Is K23 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K23 VRO 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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