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A12 EYK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,389 mi
Last recorded72,389 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 72,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 64,904 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 58,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,668 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 49,635 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 41,720 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 34,809 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on shoulder

Pass 15 Jan 2019 25,487 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 24,313 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 24,313 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 21,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 20,859 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,434 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 18,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A12 EYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A12 EYK, 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 A12 EYK registered?

A12 EYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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