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YC14 ZXZ

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,673 mi
Last recorded54,673 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 ZXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 54,673 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 54,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jan 2026 54,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2025 50,963 miles

Brake pad warning light on dashboard.

Fail 20 Jun 2025 50,963 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on dashboard.

Pass 26 Jun 2024 43,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 43,882 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 33,821 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 33,323 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 32,003 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 30,755 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 29,246 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 19,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 18,771 miles

No smoke detected

Pass 5 Sep 2017 18,242 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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YC14 ZXZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC14 ZXZ, 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 YC14 ZXZ registered?

YC14 ZXZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 May 2014.

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