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SF09 MGM

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,906 mi
Last recorded79,906 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 MGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 79,906 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 73,754 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 73,753 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 67,071 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 67,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 60,524 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 55,099 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 55,099 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread and sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 53,530 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,022 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 51,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 48,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre perished on sidewall, 225/45/17

under-trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2018 48,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre perished on sidewall, 225/45/17

under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 43,673 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 40,061 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2014 33,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,130 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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SF09 MGM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SF09 MGM, 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 SF09 MGM registered?

SF09 MGM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is SF09 MGM safe to buy?

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