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T7 HBT

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

53,875 mi
Last recorded53,875 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 HBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 53,875 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 50,267 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 47,148 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 29 Jan 2024 47,146 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 46,539 miles

Hand brake lever comes up high

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 46,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hand brake lever comes up high

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 44,757 miles

Hand brake lever comes up high

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 43,111 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 43,058 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken white grey grey (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,354 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 41,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 39,481 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,656 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,799 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 32,000 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 32,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,085 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 26,585 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 26,547 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,664 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 18,663 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T7 HBT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T7 HBT, 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 T7 HBT registered?

T7 HBT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is T7 HBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T7 HBT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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