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R8 WMG

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,142 mi
Last recorded62,142 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 WMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 62,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 52,129 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 43,833 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 43,833 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))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 35,052 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 32,383 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 23,240 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 20,533 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 15,418 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 9,279 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 4,833 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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R8 WMG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R8 WMG, 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 R8 WMG registered?

R8 WMG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 April 2014.

Is R8 WMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 WMG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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