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WCG 860

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,137 mi
Last recorded75,137 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCG 860
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 75,137 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 73,510 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,241 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in offside & nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,654 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 71,654 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,612 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 70,436 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,794 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,937 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 67,086 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,696 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,207 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,891 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,239 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,591 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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WCG 860 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 WCG 860, 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 WCG 860 registered?

WCG 860 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is WCG 860 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCG 860 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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