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HY09 LSU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,634 mi
Last recorded137,634 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 LSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 137,634 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2024 135,466 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 135,462 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 132,272 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 132,255 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 129,319 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 162,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,084 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

under engine, under floor and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 126,251 miles

Offside Rear wheel rim slight damage

engine under cover fitted also body under covers and sill covers

Fail 5 Dec 2019 126,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel rim slight damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine under cover fitted also body under covers and sill covers

Pass 20 Nov 2018 118,500 miles

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

under engine, under floor, and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2018 118,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

under engine, under floor, and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 109,896 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges and slight damage outer sidewall

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

under engine, under floor and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2017 109,896 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges and slight damage outer sidewall

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

under engine, under floor and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 100,432 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 91,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 81,425 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,829 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,109 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 56,340 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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HY09 LSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HY09 LSU, 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 HY09 LSU registered?

HY09 LSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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The MOT history for HY09 LSU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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