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L1 PVS

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,078 mi
Last recorded130,078 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 PVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 130,078 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 130,078 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 126,295 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 126,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 123,876 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 123,875 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 120,991 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 120,990 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 113,713 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 113,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 103,174 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven inner 3/4

Fail 26 Jun 2020 102,818 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower front arm ( large rubber bush ) bangs under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre below (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven inner 3/4

Pass 29 Jun 2019 90,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre approx. 3mm

Offside Front Tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2018 75,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,873 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 57,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L1 PVS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L1 PVS, 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 L1 PVS registered?

L1 PVS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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