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YH09 TFF

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,909 mi
Last recorded80,909 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 TFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 80,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm@225x50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 80,909 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst in brake rollers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm@225x50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak putty applied to hole (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases v joint cracked/corroded (exhaust repair paste applied) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 78,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm@ outer tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 225x50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 77,138 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 74,275 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 74,256 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 66,935 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 60,910 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 60,904 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 56,503 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 51,340 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 45,264 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 37,138 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,446 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,794 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 15,247 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,483 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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YH09 TFF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 YH09 TFF, 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 YH09 TFF registered?

YH09 TFF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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