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VX09 UGP

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,635 mi
Last recorded100,635 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 100,635 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 100,518 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 92,784 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 85,050 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,860 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,491 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 73,491 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 69,106 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 63,652 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,514 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 50,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,312 miles

Both front disc is lipped

Both front inner brake pad is 90% worn

Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,630 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,895 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,063 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,823 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 32,823 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 30,312 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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VX09 UGP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VX09 UGP, 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 VX09 UGP registered?

VX09 UGP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is VX09 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX09 UGP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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