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DK09 VRR

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,344 mi
Last recorded118,344 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 VRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2025 118,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 115,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 110,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 106,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 99,858 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 95,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut/ camber arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Parking brake little reserve travel, advise adjustment/repair

Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,641 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,142 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of both front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

keep check on front exhaust support bracket

Fail 29 Mar 2016 71,011 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of both front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

keep check on front exhaust support bracket

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,906 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

metal brake pipes under vehicle at rear have some corrosion, recomend cleaning and wax oiling to help prevent further deterioration

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,546 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,895 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 34,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,414 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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DK09 VRR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DK09 VRR, 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 DK09 VRR registered?

DK09 VRR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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