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HJ09 LMX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,788 mi
Last recorded71,788 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 LMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 71,788 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 68,742 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 65,344 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 61,984 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 57,690 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 57,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 51,011 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 51,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 48,165 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 44,482 miles

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted /Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 38,618 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 32,164 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,284 miles

Front both tyres wear to inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 21,242 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 16,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,178 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 10,968 miles

service due!

Pass 8 Feb 2012 9,549 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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HJ09 LMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJ09 LMX, 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 HJ09 LMX registered?

HJ09 LMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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