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LA08 ORA

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,280 mi
Last recorded74,280 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 ORA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 74,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 67,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 61,648 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 53,966 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 47,462 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 43,159 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 40,216 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 27,811 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 20,032 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 20,032 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 17,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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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LA08 ORA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA08 ORA, 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 LA08 ORA registered?

LA08 ORA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2014.

Is LA08 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 ORA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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