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LJ09 WWU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,610 mi
Last recorded126,610 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 WWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 126,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 124,854 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 121,501 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 116,771 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,927 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 105,712 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 105,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 102,344 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,109 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,873 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,602 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2017 92,602 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/sf brake has lower efficiency (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,254 miles

handbrake has slightly low efficiency

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2016 89,254 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (225/40/18) (4.1.D.1a)

handbrake has slightly low efficiency

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,819 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 82,451 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 79,279 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,800 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,693 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 WWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WWU, 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 WWU registered?

LJ09 WWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is LJ09 WWU safe to buy?

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