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KJ08 CAJ

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,637 mi
Last recorded69,637 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 CAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 69,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 67,141 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 67,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,795 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 64,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 62,627 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,689 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 57,235 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 57,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 54,709 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 54,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 40,994 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 29,895 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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KJ08 CAJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KJ08 CAJ, 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 KJ08 CAJ registered?

KJ08 CAJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 November 2014.

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