2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · SA02 ABY

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, showing a clean record since a period of minor neglect. The most recent test on 8 July 2025 at 76,071 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the current owner has addressed previous issues. This follows a two-year streak of clean passes in 2024 and 2025, suggesting the car is currently being maintained to a high mechanical standard. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 76,071 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,400 miles. The usage pattern is relatively consistent, though there was a notable jump of nearly 9,000 miles between July 2022 and July 2023. The overall low mileage generally suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to rubber-based components degrading or seals seizing, which is consistent with the occasional tyre-related advisories seen in the earlier history. A buyer should specifically inspect the condition of the tyres and alignment, as the record shows a recurring trend of rear tyres reaching the legal limit in 2017, 2020, and 2023. The repeated wear on the edges mentioned in those tests suggests a potential persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. Additionally, while the 2017 test flagged play in both front wheel bearings, a physical check is required now to ensure these were replaced properly and have not developed new play despite the low annual mileage. The only failure in the documented history occurred in July 2023 due to a door handle mechanism and worn tyres, both of which were rectified for the subsequent pass. Given the lack of reported structural corrosion or brake failures over the decade, the vehicle appears to have been well-kept. Focus the physical inspection on verifying the integrity of the hardtop mechanism and checking for any fluid leaks, as these are common areas of concern for this model that are not always captured by standard MOT testing.