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SH14 LCU

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,151 mi
Last recorded61,151 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 LCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 61,151 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside roll bar end twisted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 May 2025 61,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside roll bar end twisted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 May 2024 59,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2023 56,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlight loose

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 15 Jun 2022 51,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 42,266 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged has a cut on side wall, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,000 miles

multiple under trays fitted to under side of vehcile

Pass 30 Apr 2018 21,362 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 21,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 17,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 17,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SH14 LCU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH14 LCU, 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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SH14 LCU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 May 2014.

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