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FV09 NHU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,360 mi
Last recorded134,360 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 NHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 134,360 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 131,579 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 N/S and O/S ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 131,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe(marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 N/S and O/S ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 129,089 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 129,089 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 125,634 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 125,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 120,719 miles

Nearside Front shocker going soft

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded will need replacing for next mot (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both recommend replace (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 120,719 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits sound like cat breaking up? need diag (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shocker going soft

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded will need replacing for next mot (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both recommend replace (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on o/s part if the v (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 113,686 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases V section cracked by weld (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both os and ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both os and ns (close to limit) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 106,094 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 106,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 99,423 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 99,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,619 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

uneven wear both rear tyres

Fail 31 May 2016 93,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

uneven wear both rear tyres

Pass 17 Aug 2015 86,894 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 86,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,270 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,729 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are reaching the tread wear indicators

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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FV09 NHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FV09 NHU, 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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FV09 NHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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