MERCEDES-BENZ SLK2012 · 1.8L PETROL

The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a clean pass record across the last five years. The most recent inspection on 18 November 2025 at 78,911 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This consistency indicates a stable maintenance trend where the previous owners have proactively managed the vehicle to avoid the minor mechanical or structural failures typically flagged during the MOT testing process. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. Data shows a consistent and modest usage pattern, such as the 1,200 miles driven between November 2023 and November 2024, and the 2,680 miles recorded between November 2024 and November 2025. While low mileage suggests limited mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between significant mileage can sometimes indicate that rubber-based components or fluids may have aged out over time rather than use. While the MOT history shows no recorded faults, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of components prone to low-mileage degradation. Particular attention should be paid to cracking in suspension bushes, perished rubber hoses, and the condition of brake calipers which can seize when a car sits stationary for extended periods. Given the age, verifying the structural integrity of the convertible roof mechanism and checking for early-stage corrosion corrosion remains essential, as the MOT check-box inspection does not always detect deep-seated chassis rust.