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YX09 WKL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,349 mi
Last recorded106,349 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 WKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 106,349 miles

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

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

gearbox oil sump corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2026 106,325 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

gearbox oil sump corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 102,163 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 98,170 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 98,170 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 91,589 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 86,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front & both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 82,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 79,057 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 79,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 75,934 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 72,795 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 67,237 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 67,218 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 60,786 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 54,287 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,303 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 49,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,782 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,159 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,420 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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YX09 WKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YX09 WKL, 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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YX09 WKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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