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LSU 279

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,940 mi
Last recorded33,940 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSU 279
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 33,940 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 32,981 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 32,092 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 32,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 31,104 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 30,135 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 27,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 25,642 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 18,309 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 12,064 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 9,411 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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LSU 279 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 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 LSU 279, 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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How do I check the history of LSU 279?

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What year was LSU 279 registered?

LSU 279 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is LSU 279 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSU 279 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.

Does LSU 279 have outstanding finance?

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