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AB03 KAT

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,435 mi
Last recorded29,435 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 KAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 29,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 28,314 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 27,432 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 27,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18/92yxl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + devoid of tread on inner edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 26,634 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 25,535 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 24,800 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 23,968 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 22,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2018 21,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 19,853 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 18,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear y piece (7.1.2)

front wipers smeary

Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,034 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 15,909 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 13,886 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 10,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,665 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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AB03 KAT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AB03 KAT, 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 AB03 KAT registered?

AB03 KAT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is AB03 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 KAT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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