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20 MAY

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,798 mi
Last recorded14,798 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 MAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 14,798 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 14,119 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 13,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 13,114 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 11,255 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 10,348 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 9,957 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 9,256 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 8,711 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 7,735 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 6,575 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 6,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 5,447 miles

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
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20 MAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 20 MAY, 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 20 MAY registered?

20 MAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is 20 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 MAY 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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