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R18 HLL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,663 mi
Last recorded81,663 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 HLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 81,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and other covers / guards obscuring view to components and structure

Pass 14 Mar 2025 79,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 77,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 73,336 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 69,943 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust sleeves to the back box heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,255 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower forward facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower forward facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,326 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer pipes into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 47,474 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 44,784 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,832 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,916 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,617 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 30,335 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,181 miles

Advise right front tyre worn at extream inside edge.

Advise sslight blow from exhaust at center of car.

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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R18 HLL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R18 HLL, 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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R18 HLL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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