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GU09 EVF

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

176,950 mi
Last recorded176,950 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 EVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 176,950 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front suspension- front lower arm inner bush starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear suspension- lower arm to hub bush slight movement

offside front foglamp glass cracked

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 6 Mar 2025 174,561 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front suspension- front lower arm inner bush starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear suspension- lower arm to hub bush slight movement

offside front foglamp glass cracked

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 18 Mar 2024 171,424 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside indicator side repeater slight damage

nearside rear suspension lower arm to hub bush slight movement

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm/ offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

offside front fog lamp glass cracked

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 6 Mar 2023 167,982 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside indicator side repeater slight damage

nearside rear suspension lower arm to hub slight movement

offside front foglamp glass cracked

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 23 Mar 2022 165,185 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside indicator side repeater slight damage

nearside rear suspension lower arm to hub bush slight movement

offside front foglamp glass cracked

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 16 Mar 2021 164,164 miles

nearside indicator side repeater slight damage

nearside rear suspension lower arm to hub bush slight movement

offside front foglamp glass cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2020 164,158 miles

nearside indicator side repeater slight damage

nearside rear suspension lower arm to hub bush slight movement

offside front foglamp glass cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2019 161,396 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

nearside indicator side repeater slight damage

offside front foglamp glass small cracks

Pass 9 Mar 2018 157,933 miles

both front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

both front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

nearside front jacking point block missing

nearside front suspension lower rear arm ball joint slight movement

offside front foglamp glass small cracks

Pass 20 Mar 2017 154,290 miles

offside front foglamp glass cracked

nearside front jacking point rubber missing

both front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 23 Mar 2016 133,434 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 109,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 109,574 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,559 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,179 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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GU09 EVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GU09 EVF, 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 GU09 EVF registered?

GU09 EVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is GU09 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 EVF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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