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VK09 EOL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,627 mi
Last recorded181,627 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 EOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 181,627 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 173,853 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 159,903 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 142,062 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 126,053 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,705 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 104,686 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 93,347 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 93,185 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,557 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 84,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,188 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 65,815 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 65,815 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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VK09 EOL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VK09 EOL, 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 VK09 EOL registered?

VK09 EOL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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