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F3 SBA

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,159 mi
Last recorded55,159 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 SBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 55,159 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 54,842 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 54,507 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 54,167 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 53,728 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 53,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,373 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 53,058 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 52,615 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,049 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 51,504 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,854 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 50,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,989 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,208 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,128 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 69,122 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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F3 SBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F3 SBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F3 SBA?

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What year was F3 SBA registered?

F3 SBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is F3 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 SBA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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