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G17 KRU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,688 mi
Last recorded129,688 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 KRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 129,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 127,927 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 125,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 110,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 100,583 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket corroded

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 97,514 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to the right (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 93,870 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above driveshaft; Thru clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 90,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,499 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,785 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 75,734 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure due to accident damage (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,139 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,140 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 51,912 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,895 miles

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

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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G17 KRU 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 93.8%.

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 G17 KRU, 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 G17 KRU registered?

G17 KRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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