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KU09 XLN

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,899 mi
Last recorded82,899 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 XLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 82,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 79,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 75,543 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 75,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 71,741 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 69,741 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 67,922 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 67,921 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 65,447 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 60,723 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 54,627 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Nearside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE GRAB.

Offside Front Inner SIDE WALL CUTS.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE. (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT PITTING. (3.5.1i)

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED

Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,318 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 48,318 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,332 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 41,332 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Cuts to Offside front inner tyre wall

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

Front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,263 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but not to cords

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge but not to cords

Pass 21 Feb 2013 27,998 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 19,284 miles

advise suspect front b/pads low

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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KU09 XLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KU09 XLN, 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 KU09 XLN registered?

KU09 XLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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