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WIG 8990

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,715 mi
Last recorded103,715 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIG 8990
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 103,715 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2024 95,053 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 95,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 85,683 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 75,571 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 74,338 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 74,338 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 70,135 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 67,148 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (attention required soon) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (attention required soon) (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2019 58,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (attention required soon) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (attention required soon) (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,203 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 45,202 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 33,241 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 29,694 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 26,915 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 22,519 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 22,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WIG 8990 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WIG 8990, 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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WIG 8990 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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