2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · ME53 JAN
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 73,649 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ME53 JAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 73,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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ME53 JAN Mileage History
- 16/01/202358,984 mi
- 10/01/202460,825 mi+1,841 mi
- 14/01/202568,848 mi+8,023 mi
- 21/01/202673,647 mi+4,799 mi
- 27/01/202673,649 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,839 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ME53 JAN 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 (ME53 JAN) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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