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FL09 DPY

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,219 mi
Last recorded91,219 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 DPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 91,219 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 91,045 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 90,708 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 90,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 90,444 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 90,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both side front and o/s/r brake pipes corroded but not excessive

n/s/r brake binding but ok in rollers

o/s/f tyre perishing on tread

Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,429 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,451 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 86,445 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,656 miles

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

both front disc corroded

both front tyre's slight cuts on treads no cords showing

n/s front fog light slight damage glass

Fail 21 Jun 2018 78,656 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

both front disc corroded

both front tyre's slight cuts on treads no cords showing

n/s front fog light slight damage glass

Pass 26 Jun 2017 73,234 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 73,234 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 68,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 49,825 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 46,275 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 42,814 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,811 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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FL09 DPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FL09 DPY, 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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FL09 DPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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