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RJ51 KAY

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,368 mi
Last recorded71,368 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 KAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 71,368 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 105,383 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 61,337 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 55,693 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 50,194 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 47,139 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 44,858 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 38,323 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 38,314 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2019 32,883 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 32,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2019 30,942 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,245 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 26,245 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 22,009 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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RJ51 KAY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ51 KAY, 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 RJ51 KAY registered?

RJ51 KAY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is RJ51 KAY safe to buy?

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