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V400 PAW

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,940 mi
Last recorded59,940 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV400 PAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 59,940 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 57,920 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 57,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,655 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 54,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,418 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 47,187 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 43,153 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of undercarrage

Fail 24 May 2018 43,153 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of undercarrage

Pass 11 Jul 2017 40,839 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,337 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 27,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 20,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,939 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 20,690 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 20,687 miles

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

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

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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V400 PAW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V400 PAW, 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 V400 PAW registered?

V400 PAW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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