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81 TG

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,789 mi
Last recorded68,789 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 TG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 68,789 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 68,788 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect incorrect spacing and honeycomb background (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrect spacing and honeycomb background (0.1 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 65,759 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 63,038 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 59,788 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 49,744 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 41,222 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 35,789 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 31,729 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 27,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 20,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 16,469 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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81 TG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 81 TG, 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 81 TG registered?

81 TG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is 81 TG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 TG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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