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FJ09 USG

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,849 mi
Last recorded47,849 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 USG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 47,849 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 47,849 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 45,631 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 43,269 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 41,887 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 41,119 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,751 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 37,808 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 35,755 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 30,718 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,621 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 22,152 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,875 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Jun 2015 15,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 11,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 11,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 9,036 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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FJ09 USG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 FJ09 USG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ09 USG?

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What year was FJ09 USG registered?

FJ09 USG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is FJ09 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ09 USG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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