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555 PTD

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,314 mi
Last recorded40,314 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 PTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 40,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 39,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 38,101 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 36,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 34,962 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 34,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 33,410 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 33,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 30,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,107 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 24,315 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,342 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,931 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 17,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,760 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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555 PTD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 555 PTD, 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 555 PTD registered?

555 PTD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is 555 PTD safe to buy?

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