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181 BRM

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,102 mi
Last recorded42,102 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration181 BRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 42,102 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 41,355 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 40,902 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 40,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 39,077 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 37,780 miles

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

Pass 7 Mar 2020 36,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

Pass 8 Nov 2018 33,614 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 31,935 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 30,350 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 28,432 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,392 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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181 BRM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,143cc diesel 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 181 BRM, 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 181 BRM registered?

181 BRM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is 181 BRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 181 BRM 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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