2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK1.8L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing suspension and steering issues. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 78,186 miles passed, it followed a failure due to a fractured nearside rear coil spring. Although the spring was replaced, the tester flagged multiple advisories regarding front wheel bearing play, severely deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust covers, and worn suspension arm bushes. This indicates that while immediate failures are being addressed, the front suspension assembly is experiencing significant degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year over its twelve-year life. The jump from 70,359 miles in October 2023 to 73,735 miles in October 2024 shows a short interval of only 3,400 miles for that period. This low annual mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but the low mileage relative to the age of the Mercedes often masks age-related perish of rubber components and fluid seals, as seen in the recent records. A buyer must personally inspect the front steering geometry to assess the extent of the power steering seepage noted in the 2025 test. The reported play in the front wheel bearings and worn bushes requires a close look, as these issues can lead to unpredictable handling and accelerated uneven tyre wear if left ignored. Furthermore, while the 2023 record noted thin rear brake pads and pitted discs, the buyer should verify the current state of the braking system to ensure they were replaced following that failure, as no specific brake work was documented in the subsequent passes.