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P53 MSJ

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,899 mi
Last recorded48,899 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 MSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 48,899 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 27 Sep 2024 48,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Jun 2021 40,448 miles

Central Lower Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 40,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 y xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 y xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 32,305 miles

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Apr 2020 32,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Feb 2019 24,021 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of engine bay and underside

Fail 12 Feb 2019 24,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of engine bay and underside

Pass 9 Feb 2018 16,710 miles

Front both front tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2017 7,236 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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P53 MSJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P53 MSJ, 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 P53 MSJ registered?

P53 MSJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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