2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.1L Diesel · AT05 ADE
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.1L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 76,161 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AT05 ADE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 76,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AT05 ADE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Slk (AT05 ADE) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AT05 ADE Mileage History
- 07/10/202466,592 mi
- 08/09/202568,258 mi+1,666 mi
- 09/09/202568,260 mi+2 mi
- 07/09/202676,155 mi+7,895 mi
- 08/09/202676,161 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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