2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · DAZ 8181
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 78,449 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DAZ 8181 Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 78,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DAZ 8181 Mileage History
- 03/03/201519,296 mi
- 11/04/201625,450 mi+6,154 mi
- 28/03/201734,052 mi+8,602 mi
- 28/03/201734,052 mi
- 02/02/201838,733 mi+4,681 mi
- 15/01/201940,937 mi+2,204 mi
- 09/01/202043,804 mi+2,867 mi
- 28/09/202044,426 mi+622 mi
- 28/09/202044,428 mi+2 mi
- 17/09/202153,308 mi+8,880 mi
- 23/09/202262,592 mi+9,284 mi
- 15/09/202369,043 mi+6,451 mi
- 20/09/202369,045 mi+2 mi
- 20/09/202474,918 mi+5,873 mi
- 20/09/202474,919 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/202577,313 mi+2,394 mi
- 09/09/202577,314 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/202678,449 mi+1,135 mi
Average of roughly 5,144 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
DAZ 8181 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Slk (DAZ 8181) between March 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [rear arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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