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J26 ECS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,208 mi
Last recorded136,208 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 ECS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2026 136,208 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn off side front rearmost lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

some play at near side front wheel

Pass 27 Nov 2024 130,256 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 126,315 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 123,433 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,112 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 114,739 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 108,897 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 107,577 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 107,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,410 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 85,410 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 64,004 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 64,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,494 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2016 40,494 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 37,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,615 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J26 ECS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J26 ECS, 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 J26 ECS registered?

J26 ECS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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