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R22 EAJ

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,446 mi
Last recorded78,446 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 78,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 75,087 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 75,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 73,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 71,010 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 67,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 64,824 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 64,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 60,470 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 60,470 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,260 miles

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Pass 4 Feb 2017 48,096 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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R22 EAJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R22 EAJ, 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 R22 EAJ registered?

R22 EAJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 February 2014.

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