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S23 USK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,128 mi
Last recorded85,128 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 USK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,128 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 83,743 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage lower centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,671 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 76,011 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 72,783 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,626 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 64,374 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,138 miles

parking brake just met the limits 17%

Fail 13 Sep 2018 62,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

parking brake just met the limits 17%

Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,473 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 48,473 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discos liped (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 43,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discos liped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 36,752 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 36,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,661 miles

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

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

both front tyres showing cracks to sidewalls & in between tyre treads

Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,864 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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S23 USK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S23 USK, 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 S23 USK registered?

S23 USK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is S23 USK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 USK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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