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MK12 SLK

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

78,070 mi
Last recorded78,070 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 78,070 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 36,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 76,129 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 31,523 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 71,884 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 71,883 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 30,802 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 30,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2023 64,921 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 25,486 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 57,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 20,628 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 20,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,891 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 14 May 2021 18,191 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 17 Jul 2020 41,970 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 16,621 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,642 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2019 15,002 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 15,002 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 13,574 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 29,520 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 10,774 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 35,879 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 35,873 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2016 6,563 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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MK12 SLK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 MK12 SLK, 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 MK12 SLK registered?

MK12 SLK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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