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A13 XTJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,540 mi
Last recorded75,540 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 XTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 75,540 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 74,467 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 73,906 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 73,906 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 72,001 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 67,645 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,026 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 52,868 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 52,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 48,537 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 48,481 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 41,337 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 36,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 30,203 miles

Check Brake wear light on dash

Engine cover sill covers & under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has several chucks out of outer side wall

Vehicles internal switch moved to recheck lights

Pass 15 May 2015 26,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2015 26,555 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XTJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A13 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

A13 XTJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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