2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · CB04 CVB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a notably clean recent history. The most recent test on January 7, 2026 at 48,148 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in late 2024 and 2023, suggesting that the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard without recurring mechanical or structural failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old Mercedes, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-distance usage, such as the only 1,228 miles covered between December 2024 and January 2026. While there was a failure on December 15, 2023 at 45,728 miles, the vehicle passed again just twelve days later at 45,812 miles, which suggests a minor, consumable-related issue that was rectified immediately rather than a persistent mechanical mechanical fault. Despite the clean history, the buyer must inspect specific components prone to degradation in low-mileage, older vehicles. Rubber elements such as suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls, and seals often perish or crack from age and inactivity rather than wear. The buyer should also check for brake caliper and surface corrosion on the discs, as cars that sit for long periods frequently seize. Given the age of the SLK, a thorough check of the structural integrity and underbody is essential to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed between the intervals of use.