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AP09 EEN

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,486 mi
Last recorded132,486 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 EEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 132,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 25 May 2023 129,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Tread blocks worn unevenly

Fail 19 May 2023 129,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tread blocks worn unevenly

Pass 10 May 2022 125,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside, front and rear, greased and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, front and rear arms bushes HEAVILY deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 122,740 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 120,531 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 May 2020 120,531 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 117,572 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 114,077 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 109,314 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 103,661 miles

Offside rear light unit lens cracked

Fail 16 May 2016 103,661 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear light unit lens cracked

Pass 13 May 2015 95,960 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 80,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres starting to misshape

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 80,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres starting to misshape

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 65,581 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 49,017 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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AP09 EEN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP09 EEN, 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 AP09 EEN registered?

AP09 EEN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is AP09 EEN safe to buy?

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