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YT09 RBO

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,348 mi
Last recorded71,348 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 RBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 71,348 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 66,901 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 66,900 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 61,551 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 58,681 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 54,933 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 54,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 50,599 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 50,599 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,018 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,830 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 27,737 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,702 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 22,773 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,817 miles

slight curb damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall, slight scrub on inner edge..

slight perishing on o/s/r tyre outer edge..

Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,183 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2012 13,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,864 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 RBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YT09 RBO, 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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YT09 RBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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