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AK09 YMZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,487 mi
Last recorded83,487 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 83,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear subframe x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section y piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 81,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear subframe x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 79,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 79,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 76,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 74,701 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,840 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 73,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 72,434 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,360 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 64,057 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,413 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 68,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,189 miles

All front lower suspension arms, inner bushes slightly worn

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,407 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 32,316 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,400 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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AK09 YMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK09 YMZ, 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 AK09 YMZ registered?

AK09 YMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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