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GU09 YUL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,050 mi
Last recorded78,050 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 YUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 78,050 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 76,281 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 74,859 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,025 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 73,021 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 69,579 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 69,579 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 66,619 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 66,619 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 64,389 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,391 miles

engine covers

under trays

Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,665 miles

engine covers

under trays

Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,636 miles

engine covers

under trays

Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,670 miles

Front brakes imbalance 26%

Offside Rear parking brake low reading

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YUL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU09 YUL registered?

GU09 YUL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2009.

Is GU09 YUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 YUL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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