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SL09 GRZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 GRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021
Pass 17 Sep 2020 90,090 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,328 miles

slight blow rear exhaust

Fail 17 Sep 2019 88,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,224 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 77,275 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe after joint when it splits to the twin rear boxes. (7.1.2)

Under trays fitted.

Fail 3 Nov 2017 76,829 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe after joint when it splits to the twin rear boxes. (7.1.2)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,912 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 69,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,954 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,582 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,453 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,275 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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SL09 GRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 SL09 GRZ, 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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SL09 GRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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