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GY09 JHL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,812 mi
Last recorded43,812 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 43,812 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 40,511 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 40,484 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both side (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 37,690 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,865 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 32,042 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 29,761 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 28,996 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 26,150 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 24,128 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 21,260 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 18,908 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,312 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 15,743 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,990 miles

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Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,151 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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GY09 JHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GY09 JHL, 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 GY09 JHL registered?

GY09 JHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for GY09 JHL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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