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HJ59 VPP

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,174 mi
Last recorded122,174 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 VPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 122,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear subframe front bush has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 114,768 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 114,741 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 112,818 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 111,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded at base (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 109,044 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 103,865 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 102,709 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 102,709 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,885 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 100,325 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 100,321 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSR tyre mis-shaped in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,899 miles

Front tyres worn inside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 88,899 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front tyres worn inside edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,246 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,229 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,853 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 VPP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

HJ59 VPP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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