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J26 FFY

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,449 mi
Last recorded91,449 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 FFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 91,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 88,891 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 87,034 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 87,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 82,013 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 80,406 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 80,405 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall under load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 73,988 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,549 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 64,895 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,413 miles

both front tyres side wall cracking

both front tyres side wall cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2017 62,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres side wall cracking

both front tyres side wall cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,587 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 55,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,723 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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J26 FFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J26 FFY, 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 FFY registered?

J26 FFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is J26 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 FFY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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