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22 FUV

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,595 mi
Last recorded71,595 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 FUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 71,595 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2026 93,591 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 69,806 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 78,067 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 78,067 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 68,857 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 61,009 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 66,842 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 66,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 50,693 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 65,923 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 40,957 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 40,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 63,562 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 36,931 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 62,756 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 48,275 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,639 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 23,274 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 55,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,339 miles

N/S/F Flexible brake hose poorly secured.

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edges.

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edges.

Fail 6 Jan 2017 48,333 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing Both shock absorber pinch bolt nuts. (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Flexible brake hose poorly secured.

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edges.

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,294 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,265 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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22 FUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 22 FUV, 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 22 FUV registered?

22 FUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is 22 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 22 FUV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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