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MK09 GZO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,922 mi
Last recorded117,922 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 GZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 117,922 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f slightly down on initial operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate slightly loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame front bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox sump pan slightly corroded

rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished but no play

Pass 8 Jul 2025 107,765 miles

gearbox sump corroded/rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2025 107,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

gearbox sump corroded/rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2024 102,776 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 98,372 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))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 98,353 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 93,007 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 93,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,981 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 91,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 87,910 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

cill covers +under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2019 87,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

cill covers +under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,735 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,189 miles

brake pad warning light stopping on

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,077 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,597 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,127 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,423 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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MK09 GZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 MK09 GZO, 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 MK09 GZO registered?

MK09 GZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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