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MR51 KLE

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,832 mi
Last recorded90,832 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 KLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 90,832 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,567 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 82,694 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 82,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2022 80,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 79,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 78,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 77,736 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 74,874 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 74,874 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,778 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2016 62,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads getting low sensor tripped

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 48,035 miles

emissions not tested

Fail 29 Oct 2015 48,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions not tested

Fail 20 Oct 2014 29,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2014 29,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2013 14,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2012 10,533 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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MR51 KLE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MR51 KLE, 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 MR51 KLE registered?

MR51 KLE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is MR51 KLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR51 KLE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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