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171 TJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,959 mi
Last recorded77,959 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration171 TJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 77,959 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 71,777 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 65,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s mirror flasher lamp not working front tyres bald on inner edges rear tyres low1.6-3mm

Pass 22 Dec 2022 61,620 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,237 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 59,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 58,250 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 55,441 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 52,741 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner side wall /tread

Pass 5 May 2017 50,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 47,082 miles

Lower undertray @ top covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,121 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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171 TJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc 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 171 TJ, 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 171 TJ registered?

171 TJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is 171 TJ safe to buy?

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