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X70 SAR

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,138 mi
Last recorded68,138 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 SAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 68,138 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 65,679 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 64,966 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 64,966 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in built in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,450 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 63,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm inner most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 63,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch panel damaged (5.2.3 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm inner most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 61,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 60,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2018 56,426 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 56,425 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 51,473 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 44,803 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,225 miles

cut to inner sidewall o/s/f tyre

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 33,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 May 2013 26,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 May 2012 22,048 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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X70 SAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X70 SAR, 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 X70 SAR registered?

X70 SAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 May 2009.

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The MOT history for X70 SAR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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