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SA08 BAT

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,455 mi
Last recorded48,455 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 BAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 48,455 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 44,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 42,227 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 39,293 miles

Nearside Front tyre legal for the M.O.T test but is bald on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2mm, worn on the inner edge and has slight damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2022 33,427 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 33,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 33,427 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,838 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 28,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 25,964 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 25,963 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 22,713 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 19,669 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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SA08 BAT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SA08 BAT, 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 SA08 BAT registered?

SA08 BAT is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2014.

Is SA08 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 BAT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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