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CN09 HNL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,445 mi
Last recorded107,445 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 HNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 107,445 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 106,088 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 105,487 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 105,480 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre pipe branch - SUSPECT pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 102,382 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 102,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 84,332 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 84,330 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,177 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 71,492 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 71,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 57,447 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 57,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 24 May 2016 43,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 38,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 36,951 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,298 miles

cant see brake pads to check them

Pass 23 May 2013 29,877 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CN09 HNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CN09 HNL, 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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CN09 HNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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