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FN09 KNJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,986 mi
Last recorded80,986 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 KNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 80,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 80,985 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 79,586 miles

nearside front tyre perished and worn on edges.

slight play in offside front, lower, rear ball joint.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 76,422 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 76,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside rear tyre worn low.

slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 63,828 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 63,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,413 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,509 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres cracked but no cords visible.

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 23 Oct 2013 35,699 miles

front and rear brake disc`s corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 32,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 19,640 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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FN09 KNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN09 KNJ, 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 FN09 KNJ registered?

FN09 KNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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