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MB52 JUL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,171 mi
Last recorded74,171 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB52 JUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 74,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 73,044 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 71,965 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 70,661 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 69,646 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,645 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,666 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 66,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 64,329 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,707 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,744 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 58,212 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,551 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. cords not exposed

Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,287 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 21 Apr 2012 24,758 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 24,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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MB52 JUL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 MB52 JUL, 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 MB52 JUL registered?

MB52 JUL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is MB52 JUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB52 JUL 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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