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FG09 JKF

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,715 mi
Last recorded86,715 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 JKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 86,715 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 81,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Jacking point/block missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 81,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Jacking point/block missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 75,545 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 75,542 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 63,962 miles

Nearside Front side rep in mirror dim

Nearside Front tyre worn, worn edges low inner edge on limit

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parkign brae low effort

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit and has a nail in tread

Offside Front tyre worn, worn edges low inner edge on limit

Pass 7 Dec 2021 57,633 miles

Both Front Tyres Inner Edge Slightly Worn

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Low Effort

Pass 4 Dec 2020 50,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 50,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,746 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 37,019 miles

engine undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,268 miles

Rear both sides narrower than front

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,818 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 8,055 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 7,137 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 5,837 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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FG09 JKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG09 JKF, 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 FG09 JKF registered?

FG09 JKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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