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LX09 XWA

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,828 mi
Last recorded90,828 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 XWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 90,828 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 89,459 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 87,856 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 85,147 miles

NSR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 27 Oct 2021 82,471 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,464 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2020 80,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

ends of both main brake pipes into flexy corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2019 78,277 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 71,809 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,617 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,505 miles

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

Rear exhaust supports corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,545 miles

offside front tyre has damaged outer sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,998 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,572 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,499 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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LX09 XWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LX09 XWA, 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 LX09 XWA registered?

LX09 XWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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