2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.1L Diesel · OU64 WDS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent MOT indicates a shift toward reactive maintenance. While the SLK passed its test in September 2025 at 53,023 miles, it initially failed due to a damaged nearside front tyre, perished anti-roll bar linkage dust covers, and pitted brake discs. These faults suggest that after several years of clean records, components are now being addressed only as they reach a failure threshold rather than through a preventative service schedule. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the record, from 32,010 miles in 2017 to 53,023 miles in 2025. However, low mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and corrosion on metal surfaces due to inactivity, which is evidenced by the recurring failures of the anti-roll bar linkages and the condition of the brakes. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry. The anti-roll bar linkage ball joint covers failed in both 2022 and 2025, indicating a persistent vulnerability where rubber seals perish and allow grit to enter the joints. You should also check the wheel bearings for play, as the tester noted slight play in 2020 at 43,917 miles. The pitting and scoring on the brake discs noted in the latest test suggest the car may have sat for long periods, allowing rust to etch the iron surfaces.