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LS09 GDV

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,224 mi
Last recorded123,224 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 GDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 123,224 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (Upper edge) (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower (front fog lamp not working\lens slightly damaged)

Fail 11 Aug 2026 123,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer All direction indicators incorrect colour (Both Offside and Nearside \showing white to rear) (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (Upper edge) (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower (front fog lamp not working\lens slightly damaged)

Pass 4 Aug 2025 120,129 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 116,393 miles

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency close to minimum requirements

Pass 1 Aug 2023 110,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside front fog light lens broken

Pass 29 Jul 2022 103,009 miles

Offside Front fog light lense broken

Fail 19 Jul 2022 102,658 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light lense broken

Pass 4 Aug 2021 93,096 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 83,893 miles

Both rear tyres tread worn approx 2.5mm

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,215 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges devoid of tread close to exposing cords,advise urgent replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread close to exposing cords,advise urgent replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,163 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 49,886 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 41,963 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,833 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and starting to crack inbetween tread patten

Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,810 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,192 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,290 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,731 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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LS09 GDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LS09 GDV, 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 LS09 GDV registered?

LS09 GDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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