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D21 APS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,910 mi
Last recorded63,910 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 APS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 63,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 63,910 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 51,228 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,914 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 38,569 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 38,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 35,313 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 35,311 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 32,919 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 30,681 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 29,929 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 27,498 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 23,836 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 23,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,808 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 19,649 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 17,353 miles

airbag been activated

n/s front tyre cut not to chords

Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,122 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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D21 APS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D21 APS, 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 D21 APS registered?

D21 APS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is D21 APS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 APS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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