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W1 WHU

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,664 mi
Last recorded35,664 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 WHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 35,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 32,977 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 29,514 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 29,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 29,149 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 28,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 28,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm 245/35/18/92yxl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 25,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 22,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 19,055 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 14,012 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 14,012 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 9,231 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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W1 WHU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W1 WHU, 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 W1 WHU registered?

W1 WHU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is W1 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 WHU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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