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K5 BLY

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,320 mi
Last recorded36,320 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 BLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 36,320 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 34,910 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 4 Mar 2025 34,908 miles

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

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 18 Mar 2024 33,911 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 32,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 30,469 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 30,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,478 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 26,535 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 22,451 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 19,379 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 19,376 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 16,475 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 12,911 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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K5 BLY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K5 BLY, 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 K5 BLY registered?

K5 BLY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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