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G12 SAC

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,572 mi
Last recorded49,572 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 SAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 49,572 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear subframe

under tray on car

Pass 1 May 2025 46,258 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 43,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 39,834 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 39,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 35,946 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 31,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 31,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 26,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 20,381 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 15,419 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS DIFFICULT TO INSPECT BUT POSSIBLY ARE SHOWING WEAR

Fail 22 Nov 2016 15,415 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS DIFFICULT TO INSPECT BUT POSSIBLY ARE SHOWING WEAR

Pass 26 Nov 2015 11,703 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 7,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 5,882 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 4,477 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 4,475 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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G12 SAC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G12 SAC, 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 G12 SAC registered?

G12 SAC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is G12 SAC safe to buy?

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