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R7 VHC

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

58,937 mi
Last recorded58,937 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 VHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 58,937 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 58,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 50,279 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 44,310 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 39,277 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 38,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 35,391 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 33,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,542 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,272 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 20,714 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 18,406 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 17,423 miles

All tyres slightly cracked, perished in tread

Pass 12 Nov 2014 16,462 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 15,716 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 11,313 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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R7 VHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 1,798cc 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 R7 VHC, 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 R7 VHC registered?

R7 VHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is R7 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 VHC 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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