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YC09 UAR

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,123 mi
Last recorded113,123 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 UAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 113,123 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 105,622 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,740 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,526 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 87,526 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 85,279 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,827 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

multiple minor chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2018 78,059 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, inner sidewall splitting

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

multiple minor chips in windscreen

wipers worn

Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,663 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,322 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2015 60,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 60,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 53,477 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,568 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 43,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,632 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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YC09 UAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC09 UAR, 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 YC09 UAR registered?

YC09 UAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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