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221 HLN

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,776 mi
Last recorded70,776 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration221 HLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 70,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 68,376 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 65,525 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 65,525 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 60,256 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread also wearing low in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 55,572 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 52,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 51,538 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 49,333 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 47,658 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside both front and rear tyre has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 47,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside both front and rear tyre has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,857 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,589 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 44,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,897 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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221 HLN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 221 HLN, 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 221 HLN registered?

221 HLN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is 221 HLN safe to buy?

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