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RH55 RHH

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,394 mi
Last recorded51,394 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH55 RHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 51,394 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 50,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 47,885 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 46,964 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 45,580 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 45,580 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 44,563 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 44,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,338 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 41,404 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,687 miles

Brake lining low showing on dash.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 37,383 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut inner wall but not showing cords

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

Offside Front tyre cut inner wall but not showing cords

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,546 miles

Both front tyres cracking on inner sidewall but not showing cords

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,224 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 18,055 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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RH55 RHH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RH55 RHH, 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 RH55 RHH registered?

RH55 RHH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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