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LJI 8698

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,169 mi
Last recorded34,169 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJI 8698
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 34,169 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 33,236 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 32,359 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 31,490 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 30,237 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 29,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 28,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 26,905 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 22,020 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 22,006 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 22,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits around entire circumference (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits around entire circumference 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 19,502 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,390 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 15,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 14,706 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,489 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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LJI 8698 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LJI 8698, 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 LJI 8698 registered?

LJI 8698 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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