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RON 8E

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,632 mi
Last recorded52,632 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRON 8E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 52,632 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 52,217 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 52,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 55,863 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 51,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 50,125 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 50,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 48,293 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 43,246 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,398 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 28,954 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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RON 8E is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RON 8E, 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 RON 8E registered?

RON 8E is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 November 2014.

Is RON 8E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RON 8E shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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