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T1 WPB

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,647 mi
Last recorded94,647 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 WPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 94,647 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2025 94,634 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 90,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear caliper slightly binding

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 90,047 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake binding

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 82,918 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 82,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 79,278 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 68,168 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,882 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,625 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 38,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,484 miles

underside covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2015 37,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,247 miles

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 4 Apr 2014 35,247 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,521 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,137 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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T1 WPB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T1 WPB, 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 T1 WPB registered?

T1 WPB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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