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YW14 JZL

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,845 mi
Last recorded56,845 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW14 JZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 56,845 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 56,839 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 54,559 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 54,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 51,469 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 51,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 46,252 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 46,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,259 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 36,694 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 36,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 32,085 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 27,331 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 23,229 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,569 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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YW14 JZL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YW14 JZL, 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 YW14 JZL registered?

YW14 JZL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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The MOT history for YW14 JZL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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