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SM09 KYM

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,193 mi
Last recorded100,193 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 KYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 100,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 99,077 miles

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 98,395 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 98,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 95,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower floor area corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm centre tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm centre tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 95,990 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre heavily worn 225/40 zr 18 92y fitted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower floor area corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm centre tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm centre tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 90,026 miles

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

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

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

brake disc corrosion

n/s washer jet weak

Fail 4 Aug 2021 90,026 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc corrosion

n/s washer jet weak

Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 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))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 81,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,748 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 75,745 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,413 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 65,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2015 53,711 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,509 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,766 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall [cords not exposed]

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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SM09 KYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM09 KYM, 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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SM09 KYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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