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MK09 USN

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

83,487 mi
Last recorded83,487 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 USN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 83,487 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 82,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Remaining sections of front-to-rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 81,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Remaining sections of front-to-rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 79,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Remaining sections of front-to-rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 79,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Remaining sections of front-to-rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 77,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Remaining sections of front-to-rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,086 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,325 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 70,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front-to-rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

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

Fail 8 May 2019 70,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front-to-rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

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

Pass 15 May 2018 65,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (Rear of) front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front lower, rear-most arms, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 59,833 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen damaged

Pass 20 May 2016 53,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 53,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front offside tyre is very worn on edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,863 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,774 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,851 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,779 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 23,779 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 USN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 USN, 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 USN registered?

MK09 USN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 April 2009.

Is MK09 USN safe to buy?

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