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EV51 MUG

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,199 mi
Last recorded112,199 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV51 MUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 112,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 108,057 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 106,096 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 106,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 103,781 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 101,745 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 99,398 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 96,830 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 92,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 13,978 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 61,698 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 45,064 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 45,064 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,473 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 20,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 9,934 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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EV51 MUG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EV51 MUG, 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 EV51 MUG registered?

EV51 MUG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 May 2009.

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