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ML09 FVS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,158 mi
Last recorded27,158 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 FVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 27,158 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 27,158 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 21,570 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 15,809 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 15,777 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 15,567 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 15,350 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 15,350 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 15,017 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 14,777 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 13,850 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 12,315 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 12,308 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 11,691 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 11,410 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 10,948 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 9,248 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 7,664 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 5,771 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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ML09 FVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ML09 FVS, 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 ML09 FVS registered?

ML09 FVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is ML09 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML09 FVS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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