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Y29 SDL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,782 mi
Last recorded86,782 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 SDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 86,782 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 86,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 83,731 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,654 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 81,626 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 79,518 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 74,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,395 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 17 Mar 2020 68,064 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,319 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 58,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,001 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 53,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,585 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,158 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,086 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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Y29 SDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y29 SDL, 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 Y29 SDL registered?

Y29 SDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is Y29 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y29 SDL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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