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55 SAR

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,237 mi
Last recorded59,237 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 SAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 59,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 58,098 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 57,056 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 55,787 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 54,495 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 53,026 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 51,445 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,774 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 45,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 43,325 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 1.6 - 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 36,096 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,659 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge advise tracking check

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,256 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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55 SAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 47,311 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 55 SAR, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 55 SAR registered?

55 SAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is 55 SAR safe to buy?

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