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VRZ 1017

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,757 mi
Last recorded36,757 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRZ 1017
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 36,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 35,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 35,181 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 33,925 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 32,210 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,251 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 26,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,607 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,546 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 13,854 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,789 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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VRZ 1017 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VRZ 1017, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRZ 1017 registered?

VRZ 1017 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is VRZ 1017 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRZ 1017 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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