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L40 RHB

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,651 mi
Last recorded75,651 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 RHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 75,651 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 75,651 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 71,454 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 68,581 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 61,139 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 52,277 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 52,276 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 42,425 miles

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Pass 10 Feb 2020 33,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 30,592 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 27,355 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,325 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 22,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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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L40 RHB 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 76.9%.

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 L40 RHB, 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 L40 RHB registered?

L40 RHB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2014.

Is L40 RHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 RHB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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