2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 5.5 SLK55 V8 AMG

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: SLK
• Trim: AMG
• Version: 5.5 SLK55 V8 AMG Auto RWD Euro 5 (s/s) 2dr SpdS MCT (415 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 56,773 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 5.5 litres, 415 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 195 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 56,773 miles, this 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG has covered about 5,200 fewer miles than other 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK cars. Its asking price of £21,990 is £638 above the AskCar estimate of £21,352. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 405 Mercedes-Benz SLK cars across different ages and specifications. The asking price is now £500 lower than when we first recorded the advert 43 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is SJ Approved Used Cars, based in Hinckley. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £638 (2%) over the AskCar estimate of £21,352.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 405 priced Mercedes-Benz SLK adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK has been on sale for at least 43 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 24 September 2026 at £22,490. Its asking price is now £21,990, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 31 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 24 September 2026: £22,490
• 31 October 2026: £21,990

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: valid until 22 June 2027.

It failed its MOT on 23 June 2026 (front tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres inner edges; nearside front tyre obviously under inflated; brake performance unable to be tested) and passed later the same day.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 55,156 miles, which matches the advertised 56,773 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 5,200 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG 5.5 petrol automatic convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £19,995 to £20,500, as of 6 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG, 5.5 petrol convertible, black. Mileage: 65,400 miles. Price: £20,500, £1,490 less than this car. Dealer: Milestone Motors London in Hounslow. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-slk-2012-cc3dfb0c014d
• 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG, 5.5 petrol convertible, red. Mileage: 71,865 miles. Price: £19,995, £1,995 less than this car. Dealer: Hall Green Motor Sales in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-slk-2012-3c67f6dbb6fa