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J15 UPP

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,757 mi
Last recorded71,757 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 UPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 71,757 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 68,702 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 64,752 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Wearing & stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Wearing smooth on edges & 2x flat spots on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm & small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,814 miles

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

o/s/r subframe mount bush leaking

Fail 1 Dec 2022 60,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus deep cut not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r subframe mount bush leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,857 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 56,857 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,373 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 5 Dec 2019 48,784 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

n/s side repeater slightly dim

Pass 12 Nov 2018 43,527 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (offside more (4.4.3 (a))

both front lower rear suspension arm bushes perishing

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

fuel cap strap perishing

misting of oil around rear axle

offside front tyre 2x large scuffs on outer wall

offside front tyre valve perishing

small damages to windscreen in wiping area

Fail 12 Nov 2018 43,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + on 2mm + cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + on 2mm + only run flat tyre fitted to vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (offside more (4.4.3 (a))

both front lower rear suspension arm bushes perishing

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

fuel cap strap perishing

misting of oil around rear of gearbox + rear axle

nearside front tyre splits on inner wall + slightly wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre 2x large scuffs on outer wall

offside front tyre valve perishing

small damages to windscreen in wiping area

Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,794 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge and inner sidewall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Pass 10 Dec 2016 35,357 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,075 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 31,067 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,944 miles

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

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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J15 UPP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J15 UPP, 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 J15 UPP registered?

J15 UPP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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