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M200 ARA

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

34,549 mi
Last recorded34,549 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 ARA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 34,549 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 34,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,922 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 84,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 32,111 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 80,016 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 29,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 75,591 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 28,663 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,553 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 26,770 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 59,856 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 59,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 24,960 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 24,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 52,379 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 22,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 45,883 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 19,013 miles

Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play Both NSF & OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 37,911 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 15,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,854 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 29,854 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 13,680 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,737 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 12,882 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 13,488 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 11,864 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 10,769 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 9,601 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 7,620 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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M200 ARA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 M200 ARA, 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 M200 ARA registered?

M200 ARA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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