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KS09 VYX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,987 mi
Last recorded70,987 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 VYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 70,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear by brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 66,530 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 62,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 61,745 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 61,080 miles

parking brake could be better

Pass 1 Apr 2019 58,697 miles

windscreen washers could be better

Fail 1 Apr 2019 58,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle release unevenly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

brake discs worn

windscreen washers could be better

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,886 miles

nearside parking brake considerably weaker

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,364 miles

brake pads appear worn

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,920 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 53,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,347 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 47,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,025 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,705 miles

screen scrathed by wiper blade ..driver side

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,519 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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KS09 VYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 KS09 VYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS09 VYX registered?

KS09 VYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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The MOT history for KS09 VYX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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