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HV09 SWX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,138 mi
Last recorded77,138 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 SWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 77,138 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2026 77,138 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2025 67,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 58,971 miles

under trays fitted - not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 4 Sep 2023 54,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 47,961 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 44,723 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 42,075 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 33,616 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 29,547 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

Pass 27 May 2016 23,341 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 19,301 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 12,777 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 11,923 miles

minor wheel rim damage n/s/f and n/s/r wheels

slight body damage n/s/f

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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HV09 SWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HV09 SWX, 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 HV09 SWX registered?

HV09 SWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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