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HV09 YXK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,396 mi
Last recorded95,396 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 YXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 95,396 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 93,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 90,619 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 83,767 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 83,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,863 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 79,801 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,107 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 72,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,594 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 63,646 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,846 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,244 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2015 40,244 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 26,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 17,035 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YXK, 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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HV09 YXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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