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CX09 TXJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,621 mi
Last recorded83,621 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 TXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 83,621 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 82,752 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 82,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor cover (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

low effort offside rear handbrake

rear floor strengthening spars corroded

rear subframe weld repaired

rear suspension arms & springs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 79,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 79,012 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 79,012 miles

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

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 16 Mar 2022 77,380 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 75,486 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2020 73,118 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2020 73,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 72,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,545 miles

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

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

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

centre rear brake light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,343 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 53,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tyre tread

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,437 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,624 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 39,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,307 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 32,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,541 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 23,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 16,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 16,018 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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CX09 TXJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CX09 TXJ, 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 CX09 TXJ registered?

CX09 TXJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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