2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.1L Diesel · DA14 USF

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 20 February 2026 at 44,410 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Every annual examination from 2022 through 2026 returned a pass with no advisories, showing the vehicle has avoided the recurring suspension, braking, or corrosion issues common on cars of this twelve-year age. The recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for the model year. The car covered just 3,635 miles between the 4 February 2025 test at 40,775 miles and the February 2026 test, and only 34,577 miles were on the clock at the 13 February 2023 examination. Across the full record the annual average sits near 3,700 miles, roughly a third of typical private-use expectancy. Such low accumulation implies long standing periods, yet the clean MOT sheets show no test failures or deferred consumable items from neglect. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points, as prolonged inactivity can accelerate perished rubber and hidden structural corrosion not visible during a static MOT. The brake discs and calipers warrant physical measurement despite no binding or scoring advisories appearing in the data. Given the unbroken pass history and minimal mileage, previous ownership appears disciplined about basic upkeep. The absence of tyre, wiper, or emission flags across five tests suggests routine servicing kept pace with the low running, though pre-purchase checks on fluid condition and tyre sidewall age remain sensible on a car that has spent much of its life stationary.