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V17 APP

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,339 mi
Last recorded47,339 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 APP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 47,339 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 45,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 43,228 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 40,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between middle and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 38,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack in pipe between middle and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 35,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 34,018 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 30,019 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 28,672 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 28,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 24,196 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,111 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 17,452 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 17,452 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 14,443 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 10,655 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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V17 APP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V17 APP, 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 V17 APP registered?

V17 APP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is V17 APP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V17 APP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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