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469 FXK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Purple Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,980 mi
Last recorded102,980 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration469 FXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 102,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change discs with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 102,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change discs with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 101,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 101,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 100,574 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 98,514 miles

Offside Front headlamp damaged but not insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2023 98,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp damaged but not insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2021 95,111 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,960 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 89,846 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,561 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,943 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,020 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 62,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,081 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,497 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,147 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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469 FXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Purple with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 469 FXK, 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 469 FXK registered?

469 FXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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