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SA05 ELM

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,922 mi
Last recorded116,922 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 116,922 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 70,239 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 66,651 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 59,164 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 52,587 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 52,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 47,897 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 38,574 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 29,222 miles

Nearside + offside front tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to inner and outer side walls

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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SA05 ELM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SA05 ELM, 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 SA05 ELM registered?

SA05 ELM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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