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SP14 YGM

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,569 mi
Last recorded73,569 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 YGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 73,569 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,331 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,543 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2024 65,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2023 60,775 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal pipe corroded at join to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded/pitted inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 57,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,958 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 52,778 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (needs disks) (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted and corroded very bad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,956 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,203 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 38,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 30,816 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 30,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 23,216 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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SP14 YGM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP14 YGM, 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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SP14 YGM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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