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GVH 820

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,349 mi
Last recorded34,349 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVH 820
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 34,349 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 32,982 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 31,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 29,073 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 27,252 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 25,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,825 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 21,345 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 19,222 miles

both front tyres worn bold on inner edges 225/45/17

btoh front tyres heavily perished on outer edges & 10 years old

front windscreen chipped zone A

Pass 18 Jul 2017 16,244 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 12,607 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 12,485 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 10,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 10,875 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 9,670 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 9,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GVH 820 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green 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 GVH 820, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVH 820 registered?

GVH 820 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 February 2009.

Is GVH 820 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVH 820 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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