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HK09 AKV

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,943 mi
Last recorded97,943 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 AKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 97,943 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 97,855 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 96,470 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,915 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 92,586 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 89,848 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,625 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 5 Aug 2019 89,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,266 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 78,266 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,525 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 72,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 72,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside head lamp aim adjuster not operating correctly but beam pattern just within MOT tolerance

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,600 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 64,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,999 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Jul 2015 52,693 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 52,693 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,998 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,028 miles

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

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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HK09 AKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK09 AKV, 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 HK09 AKV registered?

HK09 AKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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