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R13 AGE

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,169 mi
Last recorded76,169 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 AGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 76,169 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 75,892 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 75,892 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,645 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak middle to rear where it branches off to 2 piece , emissions just met (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,206 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,421 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 62,304 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 50,511 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 43,771 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 41,436 miles

n/s/r tyre a nail in the tread

Fail 30 Sep 2016 41,436 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken broken at the base (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre a nail in the tread

Pass 17 Feb 2016 39,801 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 39,801 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc's corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,499 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 37,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres have edge wear

Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 12,408 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)

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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R13 AGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R13 AGE, 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 R13 AGE registered?

R13 AGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is R13 AGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 AGE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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