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Y6 VAB

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,041 mi
Last recorded55,041 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 VAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 55,041 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 51,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 46,700 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 43,483 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 38,280 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 38,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 31,477 miles

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2020 27,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 24,256 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 19,536 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 19,534 miles

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 14,441 miles

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN

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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Y6 VAB 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 Y6 VAB, 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 Y6 VAB registered?

Y6 VAB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is Y6 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y6 VAB 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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