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DB03 RCB

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,308 mi
Last recorded65,308 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB03 RCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 65,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 62,708 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 60,108 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 59,832 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 58,607 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 58,607 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 56,542 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 54,541 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 50,840 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 50,840 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 46,836 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 46,836 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower tie bar ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 42,663 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,369 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,808 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 34,930 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 32,682 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 23,446 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,544 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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DB03 RCB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DB03 RCB, 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 DB03 RCB registered?

DB03 RCB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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