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ML09 XVO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,678 mi
Last recorded96,678 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 XVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 96,678 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 96,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 90,708 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,252 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,968 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 87,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,659 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 84,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,094 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe over axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface edges pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface edges pitted (3.5.1i)

under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,851 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 58,399 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,684 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 48,681 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,726 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,742 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 28,742 miles

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

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 XVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML09 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

ML09 XVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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