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D1 GFG

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,797 mi
Last recorded26,797 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 GFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 26,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 26,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 26,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 25,505 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 25,505 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 24,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 23,963 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 23,963 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 23,239 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 23,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 22,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 21,337 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 20,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,343 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 18,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 18,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,462 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall and cracking on edge of tread.

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on sidewall an cracking in tread.

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread.

Offside Front tyre damaged on sidewall and cracking in tread.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 13,483 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged and perished to tread

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

o/s/f tyre wall perished to tread

Pass 11 Sep 2013 10,789 miles

near side front tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 7,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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D1 GFG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D1 GFG, 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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D1 GFG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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