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A3 VRS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,426 mi
Last recorded122,426 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 122,426 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear subframe repair covered in underseal

suspension, steering and brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Nov 2024 122,344 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear subframe repair covered in underseal

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 4 Nov 2024 122,343 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust corroded

Rear subframe repair covered in underseal

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Oct 2023 122,326 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear subframe repair covered in underseal

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Nov 2022 121,821 miles

subframe repair covered in underseal

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 4 Nov 2022 121,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Nov 2021 121,084 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded or greased (covering inspection)

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

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Nov 2020 119,146 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 114,716 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 114,716 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 113,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 107,564 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,541 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,322 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 82,882 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,051 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 65,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,159 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 20 Apr 2012 50,159 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/f fog light not working

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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A3 VRS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 VRS, 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 A3 VRS registered?

A3 VRS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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