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AK09 WHE

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,380 mi
Last recorded68,380 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 WHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 68,380 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 68,292 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,030 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 66,528 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 65,311 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,553 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,604 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,963 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 58,476 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,026 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,300 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,999 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 31,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 24,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 24,559 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK09 WHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 AK09 WHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK09 WHE registered?

AK09 WHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 May 2009.

Is AK09 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 WHE 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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