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HV09 AKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,406 mi
Last recorded6,406 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 6,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all brake discs corroding

advise all tyres perishing

Fail 19 Aug 2013 6,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all brake discs corroding

advise all tyres perishing

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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HV09 AKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HV09 AKJ, 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 HV09 AKJ registered?

HV09 AKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is HV09 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV09 AKJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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