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98 DCD

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,603 mi
Last recorded67,603 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 DCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 67,603 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 64,933 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 64,932 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 61,182 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 56,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2022 51,015 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2022 51,013 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2021 47,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 40,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,660 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 12 Mar 2019 30,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 28 Mar 2018 23,026 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 21,805 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 20,682 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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98 DCD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 98 DCD, 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 98 DCD registered?

98 DCD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is 98 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 DCD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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