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LJ09 WUP

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,212 mi
Last recorded90,212 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 WUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 90,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 83,838 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 81,188 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 79,751 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,167 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 79,139 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,078 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 77,813 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,602 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,540 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,617 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,097 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,086 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,551 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,352 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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LJ09 WUP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LJ09 WUP, 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 LJ09 WUP registered?

LJ09 WUP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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