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L7 DOJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,701 mi
Last recorded159,701 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 DOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 159,701 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 159,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 148,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 141,088 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 133,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 133,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 126,187 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 126,185 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 116,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 107,240 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 107,238 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,955 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 87,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,219 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,394 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 61,391 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,902 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 9,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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L7 DOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L7 DOJ, 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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L7 DOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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