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MK09 UBO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,953 mi
Last recorded68,953 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 UBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 68,953 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 67,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 66,207 miles

oil leaks

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 5 Aug 2022 65,018 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear,

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 9 Aug 2021 63,480 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting yto deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 9 Aug 2021 63,477 miles

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting yto deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 3 Aug 2020 62,325 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering, and suspension, bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,228 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 30 Jul 2019 60,228 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

under floor tray fitted unable to check some components

Fail 30 Jul 2018 24,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

under floor tray fitted unable to check some components

Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,061 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear

rear n/s tyre side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Aug 2017 56,061 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are starting to wear

rear n/s tyre side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,828 miles

centre stop light is not working

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Aug 2016 52,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre stop light is not working

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jul 2015 47,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear tail gate struts are weak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Jun 2013 39,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Jun 2012 36,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting to wear

front brake pads starting to wear

front o/s tyre worn on edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting to wear

front brake pads starting to wear

front o/s tyre worn on edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

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 UBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UBO, 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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MK09 UBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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