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WJ14 YLG

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,587 mi
Last recorded73,587 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ14 YLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 73,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 73,587 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 73,341 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 69,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 69,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 63,272 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,061 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 57,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 52,360 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 38,778 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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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WJ14 YLG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey 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 WJ14 YLG, 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 WJ14 YLG registered?

WJ14 YLG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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