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A17 VLT

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,183 mi
Last recorded41,183 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 41,183 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 38,520 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 38,443 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 37,673 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,258 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,357 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 33,533 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 33,533 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 30,510 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 28,973 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 25,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,953 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,020 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 21,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,381 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,099 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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A17 VLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A17 VLT, 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 A17 VLT registered?

A17 VLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is A17 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 VLT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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