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A15 RBY

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,616 mi
Last recorded65,616 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 RBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 65,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 65,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 63,766 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 62,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 59,375 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,240 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 50,241 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Rear minor corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2019 45,040 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,684 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted and plastic covers fitted to outer sills os ns

Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,534 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn down to 2/3mm approx, 245/35/18

Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,417 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,030 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.

Advise front brake pads wearing low.

Advise nail in nearside rear tyre.

Advise rear brake pads inner wearing low.

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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A15 RBY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red 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 A15 RBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 RBY registered?

A15 RBY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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