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KM09 XBV

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,443 mi
Last recorded141,443 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 XBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 141,443 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 130,530 miles

Gearbox sump corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heel board (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where visible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 130,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Gearbox sump corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heel board (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where visible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 121,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater cannot be seen operating from front of vehicle

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 110,488 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater cannot be seen operating from front of vehicle

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 110,486 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater cannot be seen operating from front of vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 100,462 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also felt at OSF wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 98,832 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also felt at OSF wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 92,870 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 92,860 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 87,751 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,758 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 79,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 68,021 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,487 miles

front brake discs worn and corrodeing on inner surfaces

strong advisory that the rear brake pads are worn to limit

Fail 10 Mar 2017 66,487 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn and corrodeing on inner surfaces

strong advisory that the rear brake pads are worn to limit

Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,618 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 53,203 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 39,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 26,771 miles

offside front tyre wearing in places

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,184 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 XBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBV, 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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KM09 XBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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