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DU09 CLJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,912 mi
Last recorded82,912 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 82,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 82,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,837 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 79,837 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure not located correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not located correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 74,289 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 74,159 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,611 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 67,946 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,958 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 54,936 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,199 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,320 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,499 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,114 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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DU09 CLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU09 CLJ, 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 DU09 CLJ registered?

DU09 CLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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