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7300 VT

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,130 mi
Last recorded6,130 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7300 VT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 6,130 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 6,094 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 6,060 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 5,918 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 5,807 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 5,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 5,722 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 5,330 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 5,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 4,913 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 4,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 4,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 4,034 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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7300 VT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 7300 VT, 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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How do I check the history of 7300 VT?

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What year was 7300 VT registered?

7300 VT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is 7300 VT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7300 VT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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