2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.1L Diesel · FN12 LRA

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 12 June 2025 at 77,017 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, showing no recurring mechanical or structural faults across the available history. The only anomaly is an administrative failure on 11 June 2025 at the same mileage, followed one day later by a pass with no defects logged, indicating a paperwork or presentation issue rather than a mechanical defect. Recorded mileage sits at 77,017 miles against an approximate 14-year age, equating to roughly 5,500 miles per year and confirming light use. The data shows a near-static period between 15 May 2023 at 71,227 miles and 13 June 2024 at 71,445 miles, a gain of only 218 miles in just over a year. A modest 5,572 miles was then added by June 2025. Such low and irregular accumulation suggests the car spent extended periods stationary, which can permit corrosion or perished rubber components despite clean test results. The official record flags no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity at any test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the vehicle, as MOT passes with no defects do not capture incipient rust on subframes or degraded suspension mounts hidden by underseal. The 2024 and 2025 failures with zero defects recorded warrant confirmation that no genuine fault was suppressed via retest after correction off-record. Given the low annual mileage and clean test lineage, previous ownership appears to have maintained basic statutory compliance. The consecutive same-day fail-and-pass cycles in June 2024 and June 2025 imply the vendor addressed minor presentation matters quickly. Prospective purchasers should verify service history and check for brake binding after standing, plus tyre sidewall condition from long storage.