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KP51 PEN

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,545 mi
Last recorded59,545 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 PEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 59,545 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe and nearside rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs surface rust

Fail 4 Sep 2024 59,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe and nearside rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 16 Sep 2023 53,815 miles

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

rear brake discs surface rust

under sides of vehicle covered unable to inspect some components

Pass 26 Sep 2022 49,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake lower effort on nearside

rear tyres showing slight cracks

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2021 48,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres showing slight cracks

surface rust rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 44,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,574 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 37,574 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pads worn

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

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,490 miles

front tyres cracking

rear tyres showing wear

Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,209 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 23,373 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,393 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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KP51 PEN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KP51 PEN, 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 KP51 PEN registered?

KP51 PEN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for KP51 PEN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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