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H785 XNP

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

74,321 mi
Last recorded74,321 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH785 XNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 74,321 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 69,975 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 69,902 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 64,460 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 44,769 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 59,892 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 44,654 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 44,654 miles

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,299 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 44,553 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,645 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,261 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,851 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 43,838 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bottom mono shock bush / attachment has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 44,446 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 41,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 43,816 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,658 miles

Both front tyres perishing and o/s/f slightly splitting on inner sidewall

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 30 Mar 2015 42,270 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,085 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 42,085 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,818 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,921 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper

Fail 2 Sep 2013 33,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,395 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,513 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 28,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,396 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,997 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 34,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,723 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Oct 2009 29,723 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 May 2008 22,073 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,325 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 20,023 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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H785 XNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

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 H785 XNP, 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 H785 XNP registered?

H785 XNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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