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G12 DWJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,825 mi
Last recorded65,825 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 DWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 65,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 65,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 64,555 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 64,506 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 60,743 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 60,743 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 56,694 miles

Front Tyre(S) cracking

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2022 51,837 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 46,849 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 46,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 46,499 miles

Central Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 44,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,461 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp output poor, dim beam pattern

Offside Front Headlamp output poor, dim beam pattern

Fail 9 Aug 2017 34,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp output poor, dim beam pattern

Offside Front Headlamp output poor, dim beam pattern

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

Rear Tyre speed ratings different

Pass 28 Jul 2016 36,269 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly and perishing

advise both head lamp beam outputs/images deteriorating

advise both rear tyres , tread wearing low , off side on 2.0mm

Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,668 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 25,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front headlights has a reduced output of light.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 15,132 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing low on middle 2.0mm

advise front brake discs corroding

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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G12 DWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G12 DWJ, 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 G12 DWJ registered?

G12 DWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 May 2009.

Is G12 DWJ safe to buy?

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