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DU51 RAK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,339 mi
Last recorded89,339 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 RAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 89,339 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 81,273 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,282 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,057 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 64,269 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 60,835 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 50,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,921 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 46,921 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,726 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,003 miles

EXHAUST Y PIECE WEAK AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY

OFF SIDE HANDBRAKE POOR

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,559 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,195 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,762 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,747 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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DU51 RAK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DU51 RAK, 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 DU51 RAK registered?

DU51 RAK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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