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X21 MEW

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,987 mi
Last recorded17,987 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 MEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2025 17,987 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 17,285 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 16,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 15,389 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 13,569 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 12,530 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 11,172 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 8,641 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 6,682 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 5,587 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 4,416 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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X21 MEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X21 MEW, 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 X21 MEW registered?

X21 MEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is X21 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X21 MEW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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