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S16 GRE

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,838 mi
Last recorded37,838 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 GRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 37,838 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 37,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 36,054 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 33,907 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 32,525 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 30,600 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 30,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 28,653 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 25,279 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 22,938 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 20,374 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 17,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 14,879 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 9,991 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 9,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 6,995 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 5,013 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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S16 GRE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S16 GRE, 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 S16 GRE registered?

S16 GRE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is S16 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 GRE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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