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FJ09 WDK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,126 mi
Last recorded91,126 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 91,126 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 88,813 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 85,702 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 82,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 79,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,705 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 73,705 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,201 miles

split in rear exhaust box

Pass 28 Jan 2019 55,270 miles

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

Front brake discs,small wear ridges forming

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil low

Fail 28 Jan 2019 55,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front brake discs,small wear ridges forming

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and tyre cracking ,also has some cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil low

Pass 24 Feb 2018 45,528 miles

Offside Inner steering arm slightly bent

Pass 21 Dec 2016 35,793 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 33,496 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,764 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 27,656 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 27,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 27,546 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 25,565 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 WDK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ09 WDK, 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 FJ09 WDK registered?

FJ09 WDK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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