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JM54 WEL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,316 mi
Last recorded43,316 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM54 WEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 43,316 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 39,571 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 39,125 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyres slightly worn inner edges [both]

Fail 24 Jun 2024 39,118 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyres slightly worn inner edges [both]

Pass 4 Jul 2023 36,372 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 34,032 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 34,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 31,555 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 29,928 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 27,302 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,791 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 24,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 21,801 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2016 17,754 miles

front tyres starting perish

Fail 30 Jun 2016 17,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres starting perish

Pass 2 Jul 2015 13,546 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 13,546 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 8,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 7,771 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 6,858 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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JM54 WEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JM54 WEL, 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 JM54 WEL registered?

JM54 WEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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