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MR56 BLK

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,804 mi
Last recorded52,804 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR56 BLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 52,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 49,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 49,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2024 46,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 46,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 41,846 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 38,174 miles

engine bay and under bodycovers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 3 Jul 2021 36,872 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 35,787 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 34,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 34,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 32,615 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 32,529 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has some damage to outer side wall

Pass 3 Feb 2017 27,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MR56 BLK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MR56 BLK, 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 MR56 BLK registered?

MR56 BLK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 February 2014.

Is MR56 BLK safe to buy?

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