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12 BCX

2013 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,074 mi
Last recorded79,074 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk43,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 BCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 79,074 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 79,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread worn away on inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre tread worn away on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2024 63,131 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 56,785 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 52,895 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 49,098 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 46,470 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 44,103 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 37,730 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 29,509 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 21,384 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,063 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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12 BCX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 43,625 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 12 BCX, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 12 BCX registered?

12 BCX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is 12 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 BCX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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