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DR09 XMS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,424 mi
Last recorded38,424 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR09 XMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 38,424 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 38,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 37,450 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 36,389 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S Inner rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 35,245 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 33,254 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 33,254 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 30,621 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 28,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 26,774 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 26,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 22,527 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 21,546 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 20,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 20,174 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 18,736 miles

advisory both front tyres are deteriorated and have tearing to tread

Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,354 miles

advisory both front tyres are deteriorated and have tearing to tread

Pass 31 Mar 2012 14,231 miles

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

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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DR09 XMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DR09 XMS, 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 DR09 XMS registered?

DR09 XMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is DR09 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR09 XMS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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