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L12 ACK

2018 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,681 mi
Last recorded33,681 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 ACK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 33,681 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 71,695 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 67,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 245/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 29,598 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 12 Feb 2025 29,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 8 Apr 2024 59,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 22,391 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 55,435 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 55,435 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 20,051 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 49,510 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 17,601 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 42,866 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 13,834 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,450 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 36,567 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 36,538 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 29,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 24,313 miles

brake discs glazed and lipped

front tyres bald inner edges and sidewalls damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2016 29,737 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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L12 ACK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L12 ACK, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L12 ACK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 March 2018.

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