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PB57 ELL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,796 mi
Last recorded28,796 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB57 ELL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 28,796 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 28,204 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 28,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working washer pump can not be heard working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 27,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40X18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 27,578 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 27,272 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 26,765 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 26,088 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 25,140 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 23,733 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 21,525 miles

chunk out of o/side front tyrewall (not showing cord)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 21,402 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on the outer side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2015 21,022 miles

both front tyres slightly cracking / deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 20,556 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 19,982 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,253 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PB57 ELL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,998cc 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 PB57 ELL, 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 PB57 ELL registered?

PB57 ELL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is PB57 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PB57 ELL 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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