2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · DFP 492
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2012. Recorded mileage 83,291 miles. MOT valid until 21/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1796cc
DFP 492 Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 83,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DFP 492 Mileage History
- 17/10/201518,218 mi
- 19/10/201617,146 mi-1,072 mi
- 18/10/201723,719 mi+6,573 mi
- 15/10/201836,202 mi+12,483 mi
- 16/10/201955,049 mi+18,847 mi
- 16/09/202062,831 mi+7,782 mi
- 14/09/202168,215 mi+5,384 mi
- 30/08/202270,067 mi+1,852 mi
- 30/08/202270,067 mi
- 29/11/202377,675 mi+7,608 mi
- 03/12/202480,898 mi+3,223 mi
- 05/12/202480,900 mi+2 mi
- 22/01/202683,291 mi+2,391 mi
Average of roughly 6,338 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DFP 492 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Slk (DFP 492) between October 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 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: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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