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M15 MJB

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,517 mi
Last recorded62,517 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 MJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 62,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 62,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 60,551 miles

Offside front suspension lower arm (REAR) ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 29 Jan 2025 60,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front suspension lower arm (REAR) ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 29 Jan 2024 58,194 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,000 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 48,725 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 48,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,112 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 46,110 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 45,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 40,540 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 34,906 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 21,832 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 21,241 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,331 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 20,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 19,057 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 17,591 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 12,277 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 12,277 miles

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

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

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

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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M15 MJB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M15 MJB, 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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M15 MJB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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