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KU09 ZHX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,772 mi
Last recorded75,772 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 ZHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 75,772 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 72,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 70,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 68,226 miles

All Tyres Perished

Pass 25 Jul 2022 64,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,683 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 61,683 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer pipe disconnected from nearside washer jet (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 60,320 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 60,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 60,300 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,448 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 57,448 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 54,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,748 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,872 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,092 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,496 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,397 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 26,397 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,901 miles

wipers poor

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 ZHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX registered?

KU09 ZHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is KU09 ZHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU09 ZHX shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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