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GJ09 ZXM

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,239 mi
Last recorded82,239 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 ZXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 82,239 miles

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 81,322 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,693 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 79,693 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 74,072 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 70,185 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 65,910 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,893 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 61,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,301 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 56,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,544 miles

EXHAUST FRACTURED

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE

Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,782 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 43,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB NOT FITTED CORRECTLY (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,826 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,944 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 29,944 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,435 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGES

Pass 23 Mar 2012 15,181 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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GJ09 ZXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 GJ09 ZXM, 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 GJ09 ZXM registered?

GJ09 ZXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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