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YT09 MSV

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,188 mi
Last recorded125,188 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 MSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 125,188 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 119,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 112,581 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 112,580 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 105,952 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 105,559 miles

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

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

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 7 Dec 2021 97,166 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 89,330 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 89,163 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 82,234 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,735 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,626 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 37,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,382 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 33,370 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 29,490 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,995 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,790 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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YT09 MSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT09 MSV, 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 YT09 MSV registered?

YT09 MSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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