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VU14 HFZ

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,667 mi
Last recorded30,667 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 HFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 30,667 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 28,235 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 26,403 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 26,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 25,165 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 23,235 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 22,254 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

service light on

Pass 29 Dec 2020 20,610 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 17,618 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 14,417 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 14,417 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device connector insecure and functionality of device affected (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 11,038 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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VU14 HFZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU14 HFZ, 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 VU14 HFZ registered?

VU14 HFZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 July 2014.

Is VU14 HFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU14 HFZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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