2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · LL60 DBU

The most recent MOT test on August 14, 2025, confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy with no defects recorded at 61,357 miles. Over the past five annual tests, there has been a consistent pattern of clean passes, with no recurring advisories or failures—even the duplicate entry for August 17, 2023, shows no recorded issues despite the retest. This suggests the vehicle has undergone regular servicing and maintenance, though the absence of advisories does not preclude hidden wear. The latest test occurred just over a year ago, which is standard for MOT intervals, but given the vehicle’s age and mileage, a pre-purchase inspection remains essential to verify components like suspension integrity and brake condition. The mileage progression of approximately 3,800 miles per year is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, particularly given its German engineering and typical higher-mileage use patterns in the UK. Between August 2022 and August 2025, the recorded mileage increased by just 10,986 miles—slightly more than 2,700 miles annually—before a final jump of 3,730 miles in the past year. This suggests prolonged periods of inactivity or limited use, which could either indicate careful storage or neglect of fluid changes and minor upkeep. The lack of intermediate service records means potential issues like seized suspension bushes or degraded brake master cylinders may have developed undetected. Given the clean MOT history, the primary focus of a pre-purchase inspection should be the suspension components, particularly the coil springs, bushes, and shock absorbers, which are prone to fatigue in a 16-year-old vehicle. The brakes, despite no MOT failures, warrant close examination for uneven wear, binding calipers, or corrosion on the rear discs—common in low-mileage cars that may have sat for extended periods. Structural integrity, including underbody corrosion around the sills and wheel arches, should also be inspected, as rust can compromise the chassis over time. The absence of advisories does not rule out these concerns, so a thorough visual and functional assessment is critical.