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KM09 TKV

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,258 mi
Last recorded48,258 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 TKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 48,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 44,442 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 40,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 38,279 miles

Nearside Front wheel inner rim slight damage

Fail 3 Jul 2023 38,270 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel inner rim slight damage

Pass 24 Jun 2022 36,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 35,429 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 35,429 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 34,335 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 34,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 33,169 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 33,169 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 31,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 31,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 28,621 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,440 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 27,440 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 26,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 26,152 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 22,551 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 22,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 18 Jul 2013 20,383 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 14,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 14,886 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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KM09 TKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KM09 TKV, 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 KM09 TKV registered?

KM09 TKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 June 2009.

Is KM09 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM09 TKV shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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