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LJ51 SEW

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,720 mi
Last recorded54,720 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 SEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 54,720 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 50,652 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 46,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 42,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 38,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,126 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 32,831 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 32,831 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 30,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 27,151 miles

both rear tyres at legal limits

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,009 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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LJ51 SEW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 LJ51 SEW, 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 LJ51 SEW registered?

LJ51 SEW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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