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GA03 SKY

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,841 mi
Last recorded38,841 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA03 SKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 38,841 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 51,635 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 35,147 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 49,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 49,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2024 31,579 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 47,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 47,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 27,874 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 43,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

o/s & n/s front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 18 Mar 2022 25,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 23,061 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 40,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 19,811 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 33,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 33,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 15,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s side repeater light intensity reduced

Pass 21 Mar 2018 12,835 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,877 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)

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 20,591 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 20,330 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing screen

Rear both tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Dec 2015 18,092 miles

Damage to n/s/f tyre no cords showing

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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GA03 SKY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GA03 SKY, 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 GA03 SKY registered?

GA03 SKY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is GA03 SKY safe to buy?

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