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L55 RDK

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,393 mi
Last recorded98,393 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 RDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 98,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf and osf inner bush has wear but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in centre of tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 92,566 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm bush / slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged no inner structure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm bush /slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 87,058 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.1 mm /outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged / no inner structure showing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.1 mm / outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front mirror casing loose not insecure

Pass 18 May 2023 81,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front mirror casing loose not insecure

Wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Fail 17 May 2023 81,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front mirror casing loose not insecure

Wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Pass 23 May 2022 73,481 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 73,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 65,471 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,200 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 59,720 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 49,643 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 40,794 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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L55 RDK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L55 RDK, 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 L55 RDK registered?

L55 RDK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 August 2014.

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