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KY09 VMZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,123 mi
Last recorded87,123 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 VMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 87,123 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 87,122 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2025 82,828 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 77,395 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 77,394 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 73,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 71,667 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 71,657 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2020 62,993 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 62,993 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 61,731 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,575 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,511 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,470 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,452 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,555 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,389 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,159 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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KY09 VMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 KY09 VMZ, 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 KY09 VMZ registered?

KY09 VMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is KY09 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY09 VMZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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