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FX09 ZDE

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,717 mi
Last recorded37,717 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 37,717 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroded on ends where drop links mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened control arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened control arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight where mounting points are (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 37,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroded on ends where drop links mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened control arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened control arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight where mounting points are (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 36,431 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 34,959 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 34,047 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 32,296 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,656 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 29,589 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 27,440 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 25,466 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 22,616 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both have slight play up and down (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,123 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,081 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 11,745 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 9,373 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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FX09 ZDE 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 FX09 ZDE, 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 ZDE registered?

FX09 ZDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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The MOT history for FX09 ZDE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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