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SHZ 8538

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,948 mi
Last recorded132,948 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 8538
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 132,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

nearside and offside rear chassis getting rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2026 132,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

nearside and offside rear chassis getting rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2025 130,446 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 130,446 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 129,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 124,463 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 124,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 116,546 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 115,670 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 109,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 109,059 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both rear brake pipes at rear hoses slightly corroded

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

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,592 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Mar 2018 103,592 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,622 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,592 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 81,713 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 81,675 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 80,466 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,492 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,640 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,057 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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SHZ 8538 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SHZ 8538, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHZ 8538 registered?

SHZ 8538 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SHZ 8538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHZ 8538 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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