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FX09 XPZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,587 mi
Last recorded78,587 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 XPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,587 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 74,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 70,498 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 70,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both side rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 66,395 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 61,643 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 57,164 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 51,848 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 48,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion under the vehicle

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,088 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 48,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall has deep cracks (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake application uneven offside recording low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,954 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 38,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,856 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,287 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,769 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 23,728 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,117 miles

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

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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FX09 XPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FX09 XPZ, 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 FX09 XPZ registered?

FX09 XPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is FX09 XPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX09 XPZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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