2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.1L Diesel · CR55 BCR
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 105,858 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CR55 BCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 105,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
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CR55 BCR 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 (CR55 BCR) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
CR55 BCR Mileage History
- 29/07/202490,021 mi
- 30/07/202490,021 mi
- 28/07/2025100,317 mi+10,296 mi
- 06/08/2025100,392 mi+75 mi
- 10/08/2026105,858 mi+5,466 mi
Average of roughly 7,796 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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