2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · FD61 FWR
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 69,491 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD61 FWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 69,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD61 FWR 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 (FD61 FWR) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
FD61 FWR Mileage History
- 15/05/202349,269 mi
- 10/05/202455,795 mi+6,526 mi
- 12/05/202562,890 mi+7,095 mi
- 06/05/202669,490 mi+6,600 mi
- 07/05/202669,491 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,788 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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