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R20 ARG

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,728 mi
Last recorded66,728 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 ARG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 66,728 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 64,516 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 63,157 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 60,527 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all - front and rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 58,262 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 58,262 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,456 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,739 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 52,739 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 50,386 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 47,390 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,376 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,561 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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R20 ARG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R20 ARG, 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 R20 ARG registered?

R20 ARG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2014.

Is R20 ARG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 ARG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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