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J7 RAX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,630 mi
Last recorded149,630 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 RAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 149,630 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 148,825 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 21 May 2024 148,764 miles

Chip in windscreen

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 115,619 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2018 115,616 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,555 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,367 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn onside

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,150 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,214 miles

windscreen damaged

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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J7 RAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J7 RAX, 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 J7 RAX registered?

J7 RAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is J7 RAX safe to buy?

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