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42 AUT

2011 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,786 mi
Last recorded68,786 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk41,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 AUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 68,786 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,051 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 60,828 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 60,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 55,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 50,202 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 46,797 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 42,791 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 36,725 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 32,507 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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42 AUT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 41,484 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 42 AUT, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 42 AUT registered?

42 AUT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is 42 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 AUT 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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