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YM63 JKU

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,062 mi
Last recorded48,062 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM63 JKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 48,062 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 48,062 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 46,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 45,289 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 45,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 43,766 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play adjustment required (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 42,511 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 42,511 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 40,193 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 40,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 r18 Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 39,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 39,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 36,915 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 34,580 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 34,580 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 33,067 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 33,067 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YM63 JKU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YM63 JKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM63 JKU registered?

YM63 JKU is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 February 2014.

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The MOT history for YM63 JKU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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