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P28 ESS

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,836 mi
Last recorded135,836 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 ESS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 135,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 118,098 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 101,583 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 101,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 81,107 miles

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

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 11 May 2022 63,661 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 65,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 44,771 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 44,754 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 44,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 38,373 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 38,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 25,093 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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P28 ESS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 P28 ESS, 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 P28 ESS registered?

P28 ESS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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