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A17 ERC

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,984 mi
Last recorded74,984 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 ERC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 74,984 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 68,753 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 68,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 63,364 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 57,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 48,810 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,109 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 38,919 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 24,166 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 23,032 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 20,158 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,109 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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A17 ERC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,143cc diesel 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 A17 ERC, 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 A17 ERC registered?

A17 ERC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is A17 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 ERC 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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