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GV09 LPY

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,025 mi
Last recorded128,025 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 LPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 128,025 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn CASTOR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn CASTOR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 125,348 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 123,118 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 120,827 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 120,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 109,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 109,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,006 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,522 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 69,181 miles

exhaust slight blow

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2019 69,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust slight blow

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,174 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,418 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,091 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 31,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 8 Dec 2014 27,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 22,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 18,980 miles

Oil leak

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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GV09 LPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GV09 LPY, 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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GV09 LPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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