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GU09 HWJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,226 mi
Last recorded106,226 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 HWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 106,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 106,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of brake pipes. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 102,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 102,569 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 99,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front ( brake back plate corroded ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside rear 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension bush worn ... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 98,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 95,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,202 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,170 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 83,164 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,176 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 70,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 1.6mm on outer stepped edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 1.6mm on outer stepped edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,472 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 60,472 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,702 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 50,702 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 39,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,211 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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GU09 HWJ 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 65%.

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 GU09 HWJ, 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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GU09 HWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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