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L1 CJA

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

7,566 mi
Last recorded7,566 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 CJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 7,566 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 7,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking around transmission adporter wiring plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 7,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/SF, lower rear suspension arm dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking around transmission adporter wiring plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 7,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 6,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 6,393 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 6,123 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 5,636 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 5,583 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKED/PERISHED SIDEWALLS

Pass 8 Sep 2015 5,555 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 5,357 miles

All 4 tyres perished on outer sidewalls

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 4,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 4,184 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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L1 CJA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L1 CJA, 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 L1 CJA registered?

L1 CJA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is L1 CJA safe to buy?

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