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LT09 HYX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,981 mi
Last recorded100,981 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 HYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 100,981 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn down to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

lower effort from nearside parking brake

Pass 2 May 2025 96,173 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 90,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes imbalanced, offside effort lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 86,639 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 82,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front joint dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 79,392 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 79,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 77,751 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 14 Jun 2019 72,727 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 72,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,071 miles

slightly low effort from offside parking brake

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,737 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside & offside front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,777 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 32,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 29,005 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 29,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,448 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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LT09 HYX 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 83.3%.

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 LT09 HYX, 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 LT09 HYX registered?

LT09 HYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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