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P999 DWR

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,780 mi
Last recorded75,780 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 DWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 75,780 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 70,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 69,939 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 69,924 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 69,598 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 69,585 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion starting above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,198 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured going dim (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 68,579 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

Fail 11 Sep 2020 68,579 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear stop light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,814 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 67,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 66,276 miles

parking brake efficiency just met the minimum mark

Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,999 miles

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 10 Jul 2017 64,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Jul 2016 63,538 miles

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,451 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,110 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 15,725 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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P999 DWR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P999 DWR, 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 P999 DWR registered?

P999 DWR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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