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FIL 311

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,168 mi
Last recorded51,168 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 311
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 51,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Marked with chalk. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 51,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Marked with chalk. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 50,607 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 49,941 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 49,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 48,438 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 48,438 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 48,042 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread 1.0mm inside edge

Offside Front tyre tread 1.0mm inside edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perished/split (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,865 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,776 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 42,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 39,947 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 24,941 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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FIL 311 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FIL 311, 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 FIL 311 registered?

FIL 311 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 January 2009.

Is FIL 311 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 311 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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