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MR04 CLK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,534 mi
Last recorded62,534 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 62,534 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 55,954 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 54,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 53,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split but prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Work in the edge, the tread depth is at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 53,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split but prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Work in the edge, the tread depth is at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS warning light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 51,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 49,240 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 49,237 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 47,099 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 45,735 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,414 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 42,833 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,325 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 38,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 35,458 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 35,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 34,262 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,607 miles

Chips in front windscreen.

Offside,nearside front tyres low tread cracking.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 27,607 miles

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

Chips in front windscreen.

Offside,nearside front tyres low tread cracking.

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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MR04 CLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MR04 CLK, 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 MR04 CLK registered?

MR04 CLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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