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OY09 VVK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,568 mi
Last recorded33,568 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 VVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 33,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 33,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 32,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 32,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REARMOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 31,694 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 29,616 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 27,391 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 27,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 25,973 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 25,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 25,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 23,951 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracking to nearside front and offside front tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 23,951 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracking to nearside front and offside front tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,812 miles

Central high level brake light not working

Nearside Front tyre cracking up on side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking up on side wall

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 22,812 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Central high level brake light not working

Nearside Front tyre cracking up on side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking up on side wall

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,883 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,727 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,712 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 9,655 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 VVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY09 VVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY09 VVK registered?

OY09 VVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is OY09 VVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY09 VVK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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