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53 LYN

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,134 mi
Last recorded22,134 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 LYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 22,134 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 20,638 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 18,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 17,535 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 15,909 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 14,715 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 13,642 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 12,041 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 9,975 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 7,988 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 4,853 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 3,373 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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53 LYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 53 LYN, 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 53 LYN registered?

53 LYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is 53 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 53 LYN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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