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HJ09 XML

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,125 mi
Last recorded78,125 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 XML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 78,125 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable (corroded) (5.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 75,139 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 73,427 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,169 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 71,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 68,659 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 64,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 63,031 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,375 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,638 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,637 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,141 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 51,141 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,135 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 45,135 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,879 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,217 miles

Advise right front tyre bald at extream inside edge.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 19,349 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 15,584 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 XML is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XML, 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 XML registered?

HJ09 XML is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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