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YY14 VEW

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,601 mi
Last recorded60,601 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 VEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 60,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 56,719 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 56,718 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 47,535 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 47,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 46,856 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 43,997 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 43,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 42,931 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 37,961 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 29,788 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Feb 2018 20,218 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 17,005 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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YY14 VEW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY14 VEW, 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 YY14 VEW registered?

YY14 VEW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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