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MJ14 VKU

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,227 mi
Last recorded78,227 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ14 VKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 78,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear bumper has damage but no sharp edges

rear bumper slightly insecure from bracket but not likely to become detached

Pass 30 Sep 2024 72,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 67,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge and perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge and perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 67,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge and perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge and perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 63,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 60,229 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,579 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,401 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 34,438 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 26,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MJ14 VKU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol 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 MJ14 VKU, 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 MJ14 VKU registered?

MJ14 VKU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 May 2014.

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