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2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests35 (30 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,333 mi
Last recorded39,333 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration121 VAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

30 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 39,333 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 58,450 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 39,032 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 54,987 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 54,987 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 38,368 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 52,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 37,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 37,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 50,859 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 50,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 36,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 47,555 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 36,199 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 45,698 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 33,167 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 44,129 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,253 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,603 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 41,603 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 38,801 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 25,490 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 21,595 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2014 30,956 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 27,325 miles

rear tyres close to wear bars @ front tyres scrubbed off on inner edges

various marks to body & wheels

Fail 15 Oct 2013 27,325 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres close to wear bars @ front tyres scrubbed off on inner edges

various marks to body & wheels

Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,488 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,500 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,895 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,387 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,020 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 10,908 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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121 VAL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 44,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 121 VAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 121 VAL registered?

121 VAL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is 121 VAL safe to buy?

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