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AE09 SLK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,087 mi
Last recorded65,087 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 65,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 63,532 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 62,958 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 61,659 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 61,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 59,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 55,892 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 51,043 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,173 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,829 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 34,668 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 33,107 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,897 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 30,897 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 28,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 25,788 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,643 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,786 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 21,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SLK, 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 SLK registered?

AE09 SLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 August 2009.

Is AE09 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 SLK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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