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Y8 LYB

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,766 mi
Last recorded105,766 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 LYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 105,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 90,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,262 miles

Front wipers smearing

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 74,262 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front wipers smearing

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,497 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,780 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 40,413 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,990 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

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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Y8 LYB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y8 LYB, 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 Y8 LYB registered?

Y8 LYB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is Y8 LYB safe to buy?

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