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D7 LGS

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests38 (31 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.6%

Mileage

47,043 mi
Last recorded47,043 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 LGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

31 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 47,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,898 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 45,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread blocks slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 61,163 miles

Central Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 42,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,567 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 58,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 40,203 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 58,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 56,957 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 56,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 34,384 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,041 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 32,444 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 54,522 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 54,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 27,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,970 miles

exhaust corroded

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 24,230 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 24,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,430 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 21,965 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear jacking block missing.

Oil leak G/Box. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 19,363 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,496 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r jacking block missing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,443 miles

Brake wear indicator on when foot brake applied.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,642 miles

Centre silencer correoded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 41,642 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre silencer correoded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,622 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,577 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,151 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,647 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)

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres have cuts to outer walls.

Fail 8 Oct 2008 29,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres have cuts to outer walls.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,774 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 20,774 miles

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

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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D7 LGS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.

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 D7 LGS, 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 D7 LGS registered?

D7 LGS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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