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SD09 EXX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,797 mi
Last recorded70,797 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 EXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 70,797 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 66,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 66,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 61,852 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 61,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 56,109 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 50,340 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 45,842 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 44,815 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 44,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 43,881 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,063 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 43,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,769 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,595 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 40,594 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes across vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front deep cut to tyre sidewall

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,474 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,563 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,692 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 25,406 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,227 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)

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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SD09 EXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SD09 EXX, 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 SD09 EXX registered?

SD09 EXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is SD09 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 EXX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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