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SM09 SYL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,907 mi
Last recorded50,907 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 SYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 50,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play drop links.. / bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion end section front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 50,907 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play drop links.. / bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion end section front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 47,848 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 44,526 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 44,517 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 41,468 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 41,362 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 41,268 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,851 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 40,276 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 39,626 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 37,558 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 35,340 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,591 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,019 miles

nearside front has a small cut. cords not exposed.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,188 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 18,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYL, 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 SM09 SYL registered?

SM09 SYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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