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4491 AW

2011 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,921 mi
Last recorded60,921 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk41,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4491 AW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 60,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 54,291 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 48,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 44,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 40,483 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 37,444 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 36,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 3 Sep 2019 36,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 25 Aug 2018 34,227 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 28,089 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,965 miles

Both offside tyres cracking in tread on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 21,156 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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4491 AW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 41,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4491 AW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 4491 AW registered?

4491 AW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 November 2011.

Is 4491 AW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4491 AW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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