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J2 ERC

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,168 mi
Last recorded70,168 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 ERC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,168 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 67,607 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 245 / 45 / R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 61,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 245 / 45 / R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 55,478 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside front. 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 51,158 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 50,659 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,816 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 45,620 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,606 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 35,606 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osf tyre starting to age crack

Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,790 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 20,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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J2 ERC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J2 ERC, 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 J2 ERC registered?

J2 ERC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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The MOT history for J2 ERC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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