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YD09 DTX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,087 mi
Last recorded50,087 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 DTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 50,087 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 5 May 2026 50,082 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 30 Apr 2025 47,477 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2024 45,498 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 43,618 miles

Offside Front Slight play in inner rack end

Pass 6 Apr 2022 41,872 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 6 Apr 2022 41,872 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 30 Mar 2021 38,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 36,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,002 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 33,002 miles

Road wheel fixing missing ALL FOUR WHEELS (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 30,066 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has slight side wall damage

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 27,700 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,538 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,928 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 16,322 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,330 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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YD09 DTX 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD09 DTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD09 DTX registered?

YD09 DTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is YD09 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 DTX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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