2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.1L Diesel · ML14 AAJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the latest test in January 2026 at 96,500 miles passed, it introduced advisories for the nearside front tyre being near the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This follows an advisory from January 2025 at 92,024 miles regarding the offside front tyre, indicating a recurring pattern of neglecting tyre replacements until they reach critical levels. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 7,274 miles between January 2024 and January 2025, followed by another 4,476 miles covered between early 2025 and early 2026. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods ofກັບ, which is generally beneficial for the integrity of rubber components and mechanical seals, despite the total mileage placing the car at a stage of standard age-related wear. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the 2023 failure for an offside front suspension arm ball joint with play indicates potential issues with the steering assembly. The recurring uneven wear on the front tyres across the two most recent tests suggests an alignment issue or worn bushes that have not been addressed. Additionally, the tyre pressure monitoring system, which caused a failure in 2023, should be verified for full functionality to ensure the fault was properly rectified rather than simply cleared.