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EA09 VFK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,840 mi
Last recorded166,840 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 166,840 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 166,837 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 1x white 2 x grey (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside front wiper poor aero deck blade fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

offside front fog light not working

slight creaking from nearside rear suspension on shaker plates

Pass 24 May 2023 162,671 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 157,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 19 May 2021 153,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 has a couple of cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2020 151,216 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2020 151,204 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken 1x white and 2 blue dots (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 146,474 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 23 May 2018 138,389 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER SHOULDER

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2018 138,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 xl STRONG ADVISE ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER SHOULDER

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 15 May 2017 122,950 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder 225/45/17

Pass 4 May 2016 107,249 miles

slight play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Fail 4 May 2016 107,249 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

slight play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Pass 29 May 2015 92,579 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 92,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 13 May 2014 80,453 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 66,061 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 50,112 miles

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

Offside Front 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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EA09 VFK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EA09 VFK, 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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EA09 VFK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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