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JR09 SLK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,191 mi
Last recorded94,191 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR09 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 94,191 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 94,186 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 93,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 92,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 92,286 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 91,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,121 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

O/s handbrake performance lower than N/s.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 85,035 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 84,800 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting to gearbox partially detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,503 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 79,220 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 73,824 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET DAMAGE AT TRANSMISSION MOUNTING.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

SLIGHT MIST OF OIL N/S/R INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITER AREA.

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 67,483 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,035 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 59,035 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,239 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 37,760 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge plus cracking round outer

e.s.p.light on

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,674 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres badly cracked round outer edge

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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JR09 SLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JR09 SLK, 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 JR09 SLK registered?

JR09 SLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2009.

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