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KV09 KNM

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,218 mi
Last recorded114,218 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 KNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 114,218 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 107,028 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 105,788 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit(bald)inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake slightly poor n/s+noisy in service

Pass 4 May 2023 95,789 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 95,673 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 93,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 93,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 89,927 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,882 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 86,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 79,725 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,671 miles

Front anti roll bar 'd' bushes perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,687 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,277 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 39,955 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,629 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 35,629 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,530 miles

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

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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KV09 KNM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KV09 KNM, 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 KV09 KNM registered?

KV09 KNM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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