MERCEDES-BENZ SLK2014 · 2.1L DIESEL

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of clean MOT results. The most recent test in November 2025 at 64,504 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car is currently meeting all minimum safety standards. This follows a clean pass in 2024, suggesting that the mechanical issues identified in previous years were addressed and are not currently recurring. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old SLK, averaging approximately 5,375 miles per year over its 64,504 recorded miles. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with only 6,417 miles driven between the November 2024 and 2025 tests, and 2,969 miles recorded in the year prior to that. While such low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it also increases the risk of rubber components degrading due to age and stagnation. A physical inspection should focus on the suspension and tyres given the October 2022 failure at 51,558 miles. That test failed due to a fractured offside rear coil spring and a perished nearside front tyre, alongside a dangerous defect regarding mismatched tyre sizes on the same axle. A buyer must verify that the current suspension is free of play and that all four tyres show no signs of sidewall cracking or bulging common in low-use vehicles. The front bumper damage noted in 2023 appears purely cosmetic but should be checked for any hidden impact damage to underlying mounting brackets or sensors.