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EK09 CTY

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,666 mi
Last recorded75,666 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 CTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 71,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 66,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 66,297 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 60,364 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 60,364 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,021 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 53,476 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 42,372 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,482 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,483 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,001 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,710 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,624 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,091 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,874 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre has cracks to inner sidewall not exposing cords

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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EK09 CTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK09 CTY, 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 EK09 CTY registered?

EK09 CTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is EK09 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 CTY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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