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V21 CSS

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

71,123 mi
Last recorded71,123 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 CSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,123 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 88,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and both front to rear coated with paint/underseal? (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened just starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2025 67,243 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 88,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate srs message on mfd only @ this time (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s seat belt slow to recoil

side skirts,belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2024 62,671 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 87,727 miles

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2023 58,203 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 85,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished and aged 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded across floor and into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished and 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 85,691 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished and aged 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded across floor and into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished and 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 50,448 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 83,553 miles

Front Both front tyres have inner edge wear.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 83,551 miles

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

Front Both front tyres have inner edge wear.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 49,833 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2021 77,695 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 77,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,451 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 74,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 74,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak No damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,063 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 70,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 42,855 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,299 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 64,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 38,662 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,266 miles

Oil leak ()

tested in wet conditions

Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,034 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,783 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,309 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,227 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,753 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges, recommend tracking check.

Nearside Rear 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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V21 CSS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 V21 CSS, 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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V21 CSS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 July 2014.

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