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M4 VYX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,201 mi
Last recorded73,201 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 VYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 73,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 70,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 68,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,688 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,016 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 64,015 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,819 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,101 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 33,343 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 33,343 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 33,343 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,176 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,670 miles

1 all tyres 3mm

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,440 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,944 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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M4 VYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M4 VYX, 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 M4 VYX registered?

M4 VYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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