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VF05 DAV

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,825 mi
Last recorded56,825 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 DAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 56,825 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 53,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 49,376 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 49,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 40,468 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 36,081 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 32,322 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 28,831 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 25,113 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 20,058 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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VF05 DAV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VF05 DAV, 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 VF05 DAV registered?

VF05 DAV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2014.

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