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A13 MEL

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,057 mi
Last recorded60,057 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 MEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 60,057 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 60,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 56,083 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 54,886 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 54,885 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 53,769 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 53,769 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 52,263 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 50,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2020 49,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 47,569 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 44,549 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 40,413 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,132 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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A13 MEL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 A13 MEL, 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 A13 MEL registered?

A13 MEL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is A13 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 MEL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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