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AD09 DME

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,067 mi
Last recorded67,067 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 67,067 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 67,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 66,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/35R18 ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 66,110 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts to side wall. 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,458 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear tyres under inflated

screen chipped

Pass 7 Feb 2020 63,720 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 63,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,725 miles

Central Front windscreen stone chip / slight damage

engine under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,325 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 53,365 miles

rear tyres starting to wear in centre

Pass 17 May 2016 49,506 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 20 May 2015 44,248 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 44,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

score on offside front brake disc

unable to see brake pads

Pass 15 May 2014 37,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer wall

slip lip on front brake discs

Pass 17 May 2013 30,474 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 30,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,662 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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AD09 DME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 AD09 DME, 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 AD09 DME registered?

AD09 DME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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