2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.0L Petrol · K16 DCA
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 103,293 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K16 DCA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 103,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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K16 DCA Mileage History
- 30/03/201223,058 mi
- 15/03/201331,514 mi+8,456 mi
- 18/03/201438,882 mi+7,368 mi
- 18/03/201547,166 mi+8,284 mi
- 18/03/201547,166 mi
- 15/03/201656,400 mi+9,234 mi
- 29/03/201765,328 mi+8,928 mi
- 26/03/201871,212 mi+5,884 mi
- 28/03/201871,212 mi
- 27/03/201978,333 mi+7,121 mi
- 25/03/202084,845 mi+6,512 mi
- 29/03/202188,012 mi+3,167 mi
- 18/03/202290,971 mi+2,959 mi
- 24/03/202393,443 mi+2,472 mi
- 20/03/202496,586 mi+3,143 mi
- 03/04/202496,644 mi+58 mi
- 31/03/202599,767 mi+3,123 mi
- 02/04/2026103,267 mi+3,500 mi
- 07/04/2026103,293 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 5,723 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
K16 DCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz Slk (K16 DCA) between March 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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