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S6 XAJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,857 mi
Last recorded106,857 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 XAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2021 106,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 103,618 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 103,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 100,392 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 96,235 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 91,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 17 Dec 2015 85,899 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 85,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 80,221 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 80,220 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 72,673 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 72,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,858 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,597 miles

Nearside 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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S6 XAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S6 XAJ, 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 S6 XAJ registered?

S6 XAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is S6 XAJ safe to buy?

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