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DK09 VST

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,393 mi
Last recorded141,393 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 VST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 141,393 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 May 2024 141,393 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 May 2023 130,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 116,687 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 116,686 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 109,225 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 109,223 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolting into wheel hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 102,649 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 94,756 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 94,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2017 82,895 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 73,120 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2016 73,120 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,640 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,289 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 38,129 miles

OSF tyre is worn on the inner edge

slight wiper smear

Pass 14 Apr 2012 29,659 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 VST is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VST, 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 VST registered?

DK09 VST is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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