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KJ09 YKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,632 mi
Last recorded107,632 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ09 YKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 107,632 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 101,788 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 101,788 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 93,298 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 83,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 78,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 77,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 72,627 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 72,627 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 67,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2017 62,631 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 62,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,782 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 55,743 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2015 50,697 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 39,241 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,050 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 25,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KJ09 YKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KJ09 YKJ, 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 KJ09 YKJ registered?

KJ09 YKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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