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AE09 MBF

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,319 mi
Last recorded85,319 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 MBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 85,319 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 81,651 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 81,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,308 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Mar 2024 77,308 miles

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

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2023 72,054 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 66,623 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 63,806 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 63,019 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,581 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,190 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 60,170 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 58,361 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 55,947 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,795 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,556 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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AE09 MBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE09 MBF, 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 AE09 MBF registered?

AE09 MBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AE09 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 MBF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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