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HJ59 SVV

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,120 mi
Last recorded47,120 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 SVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 47,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 44,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2024 42,129 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Hand brake travel excessive but not affecting operation

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 40,904 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 40,043 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,636 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Pass 1 Sep 2020 37,302 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,785 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 35,782 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 34,039 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer cover broken side indicator working (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 31,230 miles

Engine and under cover fitted restricted view

Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,920 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 28,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,247 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 16,957 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,124 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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HJ59 SVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HJ59 SVV, 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 HJ59 SVV registered?

HJ59 SVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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