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B12 ARE

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,080 mi
Last recorded60,080 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 ARE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 60,080 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 59,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 59,238 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 58,794 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 58,141 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 51,975 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,684 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,846 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 40,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 40,484 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,671 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,950 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,106 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,964 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,180 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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B12 ARE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B12 ARE, 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 B12 ARE registered?

B12 ARE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is B12 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 ARE shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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