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SD09 PZL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,262 mi
Last recorded79,262 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 PZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 79,262 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 75,801 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 75,799 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,039 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 70,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,330 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 62,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 56,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 52,916 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe has slight crack (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre slight age cracking on outer shoulder

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre age cracking on outer shoulder

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

Pass 19 May 2017 48,727 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 48,725 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 44,264 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 39,582 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,380 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 30,868 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 26,147 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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SD09 PZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PZL, 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 PZL registered?

SD09 PZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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