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FG09 DYN

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,716 mi
Last recorded90,716 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 DYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 90,716 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 88,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 87,803 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 85,245 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 85,241 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 83,891 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,223 miles

underbody covers

Pass 12 Dec 2019 79,690 miles

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 2 Jan 2019 75,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 67,327 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 67,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,250 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,119 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,739 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 36,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,762 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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FG09 DYN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FG09 DYN, 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 FG09 DYN registered?

FG09 DYN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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