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LV09 XUL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,865 mi
Last recorded71,865 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 XUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 71,865 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,305 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 67,535 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 64,600 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 64,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 59,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,376 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 56,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,880 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,408 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 45,406 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 36,991 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

various brake pipes at rear, and going under shields corroded slightly recommend removal of covers for further inspection,and treatment

Pass 17 Aug 2016 28,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 28,157 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,769 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 19,337 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre cracks in tread/outer wall

offside front tyre low tread inner dge and cracks in tread

Fail 24 Jul 2014 19,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre cracks in tread/outer wall

offside front tyre low tread inner dge and cracks in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2013 15,449 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 10,639 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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LV09 XUL 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 73.7%.

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 LV09 XUL, 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 LV09 XUL registered?

LV09 XUL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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