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RO05 SPL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,775 mi
Last recorded151,775 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 SPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 151,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to rear above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joints slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 147,663 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 147,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 143,334 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 143,334 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 137,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 132,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 127,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 121,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 115,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 109,055 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 109,055 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres close to the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 92,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rims distorted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 102,690 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 100,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outer pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,508 miles

NSF tyre outer wall damage

NSR tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 83,508 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

NSF fog light broken

NSF tyre outer wall damage

NSR tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,106 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 19 Sep 2012 28,027 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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RO05 SPL 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 78.9%.

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 RO05 SPL, 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 RO05 SPL registered?

RO05 SPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is RO05 SPL safe to buy?

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