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MK09 UNX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,355 mi
Last recorded97,355 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 UNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 97,355 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 90,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 83,206 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 83,172 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 70,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre / rear exhaust slight exhaust leak

Fail 8 Apr 2023 70,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre / rear exhaust slight exhaust leak

Pass 29 Apr 2022 61,051 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP BUT LESS THAN 5MM LOWER PART OF DRIVERS VIEW ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off PLATE ONLY HELD IN BY 2X SCREWS (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 58,382 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 56,401 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,829 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on very inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 46,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,556 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 43,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,309 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,309 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,669 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,528 miles

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

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

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 UNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

MK09 UNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is MK09 UNX safe to buy?

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