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1710 E

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,511 mi
Last recorded74,511 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1710 E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 74,511 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 70,239 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 69,599 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 67,456 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 65,273 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 62,493 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 57,984 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 54,060 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 51,474 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 48,622 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 48,622 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,804 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,349 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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1710 E is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 1710 E, 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 1710 E registered?

1710 E is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is 1710 E safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1710 E shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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