CarVerify

Free Car Check

L12 JLO

2010 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,818 mi
Last recorded115,818 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk44,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
View full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 115,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 115,790 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 103,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

subframe rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2023 90,323 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe slight rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

subframe rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2021 69,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 66,891 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above the rear subframe / diff area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,596 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 above the diff (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 66,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 above the diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 62,738 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 above the subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 62,728 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 above the subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,488 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,486 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,965 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,967 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer walls of Offside front and Offside rear tyres slightly damaged. No chords exposed.

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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L12 JLO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 44,432 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 L12 JLO, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L12 JLO?

You can check the full history of L12 JLO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L12 JLO registered?

L12 JLO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 May 2010.

Is L12 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 JLO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L12 JLO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L12 JLO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.