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YH09 XAK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,507 mi
Last recorded81,507 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 XAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 81,507 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 79,557 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,499 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 76,518 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 76,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 75,775 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,080 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 73,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,554 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 68,593 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 68,575 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (above subframe) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly wearing outer edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing outer edge.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 60,717 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,117 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,291 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 43,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 38,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,639 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 XAK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc 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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

YH09 XAK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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