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FD09 ZRR

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,983 mi
Last recorded141,983 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 ZRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 141,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 139,935 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 139,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 133,886 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 129,757 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 125,576 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 117,511 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 117,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre damaged on inner sidewall,but cords not exposed

Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,802 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,506 miles

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,449 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 81,449 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,151 miles

Advise: parking brake effort meets requirements but could be better

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FD09 ZRR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD09 ZRR, 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 FD09 ZRR registered?

FD09 ZRR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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