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FL09 DPX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,970 mi
Last recorded76,970 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 DPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 76,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 75,032 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 74,521 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets of pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bottom of gearbox bell housing damp with oil

Fail 18 Jan 2024 74,491 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs large lips on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets of pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bottom of gearbox bell housing damp with oil

Pass 30 Jan 2023 71,131 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 69,327 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 65,002 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,785 miles

Nearside Rear 3mm of tread left

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear 3mm of tread left

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,099 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,410 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,399 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2015 42,369 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 36,367 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,564 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,647 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,373 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

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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FL09 DPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FL09 DPX, 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 FL09 DPX registered?

FL09 DPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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