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P20 JBC

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

48,455 mi
Last recorded48,455 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 JBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 48,455 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 46,269 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 105,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 44,195 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 103,542 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 41,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 101,341 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 37,288 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 98,130 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 34,207 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 96,375 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 31,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 28,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre-Damage to inner tyre wall-Tyre size 225/45R17 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,936 miles

offside rear side light only 50% working

Fail 19 Mar 2019 66,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

nearside rear side light only 50% working

Pass 15 Sep 2018 25,617 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,877 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 54,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 21,407 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,069 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 50,069 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,301 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 40,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 29,523 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 29,522 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,019 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,903 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,692 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,623 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,694 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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P20 JBC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 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 P20 JBC, 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 P20 JBC registered?

P20 JBC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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