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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
General Information
- Registration LS12XYW
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SLK
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2143cc
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- Expires 28 Oct 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,021 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 83,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,738 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 81,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
9 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 79,047 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
7 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 79,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,744 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,277 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2022 11 Jun 20262 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 71,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,001 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2021 11 Jun 202614 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,234 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2020 11 Jun 202614 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,225 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2019 11 Jun 20267 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,419 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2018 11 Jun 202616 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,626 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2017 11 Jun 202616 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 38,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 22,688 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2016 11 Jun 20264 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 14,694 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2015 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS12XYW was registered on 2012-03-26
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