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21 FCY

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,092 mi
Last recorded79,092 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 FCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 79,092 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 73,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 68,960 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 58,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,129 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 19 Sep 2018 38,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 31,464 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 30,319 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 28,303 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,690 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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21 FCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 21 FCY, 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 21 FCY registered?

21 FCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is 21 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 FCY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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