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AO09 MWJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,354 mi
Last recorded61,354 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 MWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 61,354 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,070 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 50,831 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 48,737 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 47,075 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 44,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35 ZR18 Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 44,637 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements noise from inside inboard shoe (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35 ZR18 Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 43,177 miles

front pads worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 16 Mar 2019 40,514 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 38,371 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,882 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,423 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,295 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 29,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 24,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 19,111 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,551 miles

both front tyres perished

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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AO09 MWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AO09 MWJ, 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 AO09 MWJ registered?

AO09 MWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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