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FE05 SON

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,439 mi
Last recorded33,439 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 SON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 33,439 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 31,437 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 31,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 30,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,912 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 27,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,104 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2018 24,104 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure both corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate missing both (0.1 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 22,178 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 18,530 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 17,058 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 14,268 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 11,600 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 7,320 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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FE05 SON is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FE05 SON, 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 FE05 SON registered?

FE05 SON is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is FE05 SON safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 SON shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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