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J121 SLK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,419 mi
Last recorded45,419 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 45,419 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 44,408 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 43,410 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 42,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 40,989 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 39,671 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,064 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 36,871 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,603 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,478 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,291 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,791 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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J121 SLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J121 SLK, 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 J121 SLK registered?

J121 SLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is J121 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J121 SLK shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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