2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · 10 MAF

The vehicle's MOT history shows a stable trend in recent years, with the most recent test on 18 September 2025 resulting in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a pass in September 2024, which succeeded a failure recorded on 07 September 2024. While the 2024 failure did not specify the exact nature of the defect in the summary provided, the subsequent two years of clean passes suggest that any mechanical or structural issues identified during that period were addressed. The recorded mileage of 19,756 miles is exceptionally low for a 2012 model, averaging approximately 1,411 miles per year. This pattern indicates very infrequent road use over the vehicle's fourteen-year lifespan. While low mileage reduces wear on drivetrain components and suspension bushes, long periods of inactivity can lead to secondary issues such as perished rubber seals, seized brake calipers, or degraded fluids. The MOT records themselves do not provide specific mileage increments for each individual year, making it difficult to track exact annual usage patterns beyond the current total. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of components that often suffer from lack of use. Specifically, check the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion or binding, as well as the condition of all rubber hoses and suspension bushings. Given the low annual mileage, inspecting the battery health and the integrity of the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking is necessary. The absence of recorded advisories in the last two tests is a positive indicator of current compliance, but the previous failure in 2024 warrants a close look at the underside for any signs of developing corrosion or leaks that may have been rectified.