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OY09 RYW

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,951 mi
Last recorded55,951 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 RYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 55,951 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 54,887 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 54,887 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. Bush worn and excessive play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 63,379 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 51,968 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,406 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 47,833 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full underneath inspection

Fail 29 Apr 2019 41,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full underneath inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,467 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 28,048 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 25,562 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,690 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 20,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,007 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to check all steering /suspension /brake /components due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 15,889 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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OY09 RYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OY09 RYW, 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 OY09 RYW registered?

OY09 RYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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