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SE09 SLK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,830 mi
Last recorded70,830 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 70,830 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 69,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 68,732 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 67,855 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 67,158 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 66,663 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,329 miles

handbrake efficiency lower on off side rear

Fail 24 Oct 2019 66,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

handbrake efficiency lower on off side rear

Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 63,793 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2017 62,131 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,925 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,152 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,475 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,787 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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SE09 SLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc 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 SE09 SLK, 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 SE09 SLK registered?

SE09 SLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is SE09 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE09 SLK 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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