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LA57 DYJ

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,588 mi
Last recorded64,588 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA57 DYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 64,588 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 64,587 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 62,932 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 60,897 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 59,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 56,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and Outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,987 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to touching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning In mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to touching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 43,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to touching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning In mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to touching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 32,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,740 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 28,997 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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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LA57 DYJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA57 DYJ, 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 LA57 DYJ registered?

LA57 DYJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2014.

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