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S31 VAO

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,731 mi
Last recorded42,731 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 VAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 42,731 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 40,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge &cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 37,670 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 33,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm On inner edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 29,120 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 25,203 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 19,413 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 17,266 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 17,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 13,706 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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S31 VAO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S31 VAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S31 VAO?

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What year was S31 VAO registered?

S31 VAO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is S31 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 VAO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S31 VAO have outstanding finance?

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