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FG09 HLD

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,542 mi
Last recorded132,542 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 HLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 132,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 127,843 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 119,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 119,589 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,530 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 104,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***2mm*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 87,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, inner bushs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 87,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm, chalked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm, chalked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine oil just above minimum.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, inner bushs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms, inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms, inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 71,134 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms, inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms, inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 56,941 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 56,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge has been chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 47,200 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,929 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,307 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 33,411 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 29,618 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 23,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,526 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 HLD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG09 HLD, 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 HLD registered?

FG09 HLD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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