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KP09 DHU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,481 mi
Last recorded73,481 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 DHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 73,481 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 71,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 70,570 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 68,686 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 66,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 66,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 / 50 X 16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 64,058 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 into 1 join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 59,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,148 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 52,539 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 50,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,073 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 39,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 33,265 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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KP09 DHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 KP09 DHU, 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 KP09 DHU registered?

KP09 DHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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