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SD09 VZH

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,830 mi
Last recorded88,830 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 VZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,830 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 86,001 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 3 Jan 2025 86,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out of shape inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205 55 r16

225 50 r16

centre brake light not working

nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall and worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 5 Jan 2024 77,124 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump noise ? (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 77,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump noise ? (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 70,339 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 70,339 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 64,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 61,073 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 61,073 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 58,456 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Inner edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side-wall 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 51,276 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 45,874 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Rear LICENSE PLATE DELAMINATING

Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,707 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 41,704 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 37,522 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 37,522 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,903 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 22,225 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 VZH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

SD09 VZH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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