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HR09 SLK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,011 mi
Last recorded40,011 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHR09 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 40,011 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 38,690 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 37,335 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 35,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 32,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 32,638 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 31,934 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 31,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 30,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 26,834 miles

Nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 19 Sep 2017 24,102 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,980 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 19,276 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 14,247 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 9,630 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 4,702 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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HR09 SLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HR09 SLK, 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 HR09 SLK registered?

HR09 SLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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