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OU09 ZVA

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,251 mi
Last recorded78,251 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 ZVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 78,251 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 76,022 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 74,093 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 74,093 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 68,528 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 68,514 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 66,716 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 61,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at "Y" junction (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2021 61,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at "Y" junction (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 59,013 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 59,013 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,915 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 56,915 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 53,029 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 50,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,143 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 46,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 40,855 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 8 May 2014 35,626 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 35,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,999 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 29,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 26,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,810 miles

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

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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OU09 ZVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OU09 ZVA, 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 OU09 ZVA registered?

OU09 ZVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is OU09 ZVA safe to buy?

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