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SMA 1L

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,052 mi
Last recorded52,052 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMA 1L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 52,052 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 52,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 48,793 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 48,789 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 45,704 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 45,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 42,083 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 38,949 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 35,942 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 35,942 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 31,568 miles

Front Upper engine covers fitted to top and lower engine compartment

battery compartment lid missing from engine compartment

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front lower valance showing impact damage and splitting of panels o/s rear bumper impact damage and plastic cosmetic damage

Fail 5 May 2014 23,613 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2014 23,613 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,579 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,315 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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SMA 1L is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SMA 1L, 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 SMA 1L registered?

SMA 1L is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is SMA 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMA 1L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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