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514 MTT

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,176 mi
Last recorded71,176 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration514 MTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 71,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 70,047 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 68,717 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 66,557 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 66,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 17 May 2022 63,565 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,703 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 61,870 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 58,676 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 58,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 54,671 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,193 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,706 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2015 28,690 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r has a nail on the edge of the tyre

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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514 MTT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 514 MTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 514 MTT?

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What year was 514 MTT registered?

514 MTT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is 514 MTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 514 MTT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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