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B9 DPW

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,310 mi
Last recorded77,310 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 DPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 77,310 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to assess with wheels fitted but appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 75,849 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 74,045 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 72,616 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,399 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Fail 10 Feb 2021 70,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake pad retaining pins loose (1.1.21 (c))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Pass 14 Feb 2020 68,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 63,773 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 58,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,591 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,379 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,590 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,548 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 35,548 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,105 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,387 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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B9 DPW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B9 DPW, 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 B9 DPW registered?

B9 DPW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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