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HIL 5609

2026 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,418 mi
Last recorded81,418 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 5609
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2026
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 81,418 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 76,647 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,227 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 65,856 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 60,806 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 56,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 53,259 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 53,224 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,515 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,713 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 42,688 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 37,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,239 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 29 Nov 2013 24,697 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 17,647 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to perish/crack,tred ok at 5-6mm

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

Fail 7 Dec 2012 17,647 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to perish/crack,tred ok at 5-6mm

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

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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HIL 5609 is a 2026 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HIL 5609, 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 0 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HIL 5609 registered?

HIL 5609 is a 2026 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2026.

Is HIL 5609 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 5609 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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