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SY09 OPD

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,989 mi
Last recorded78,989 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 OPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 78,989 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 77,353 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 77,352 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 76,427 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 75,823 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 72,388 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,234 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,057 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 52,871 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 50,822 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,806 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 47,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

front tyres have uneven wear

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,551 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 31,401 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 23,591 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 18,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SY09 OPD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY09 OPD, 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 SY09 OPD registered?

SY09 OPD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is SY09 OPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 OPD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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