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DG09 VUJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,433 mi
Last recorded53,433 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 53,433 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 53,433 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 52,753 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 52,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 92 Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 47,551 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 44,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener Removed From Rear View Mirror And Put Back After Test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chips In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 64,472 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 40,362 miles

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

nearside headlamp duller than o/s

Fail 26 Jan 2021 40,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside headlamp duller than o/s

Pass 14 Jan 2020 38,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 36,341 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 33,657 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 30,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 27,310 miles

Offside Front fog lamp chipped

Pass 13 Feb 2015 23,510 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,618 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,829 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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DG09 VUJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG09 VUJ, 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 DG09 VUJ registered?

DG09 VUJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DG09 VUJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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