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GL06 GAV

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,187 mi
Last recorded120,187 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 GAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 120,187 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 118,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Transmission sump corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 117,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket damaged but secure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 115,370 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 113,133 miles

Central high level brake not working

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 106,898 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 106,898 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 102,536 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 102,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 99,618 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 87,537 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 73,480 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,411 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 47,653 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,423 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,594 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,725 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,839 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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GL06 GAV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL06 GAV, 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 GL06 GAV registered?

GL06 GAV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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The MOT history for GL06 GAV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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