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YO14 BYJ

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,847 mi
Last recorded83,847 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO14 BYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 83,847 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 81,021 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 74,621 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 74,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 67,197 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 66,949 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 61,133 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 59,143 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,577 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,789 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,762 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 17,513 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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YO14 BYJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YO14 BYJ, 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 YO14 BYJ registered?

YO14 BYJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 August 2014.

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