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MJ59 PBX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,726 mi
Last recorded109,726 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 PBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 109,726 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 107,762 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2025 107,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 105,552 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 104,399 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 104,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Joining tube clamps corroded tube loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 104,256 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 104,253 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 104,250 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,318 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 101,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 95,273 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Joiner Sleeve Clamp Missing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 95,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Joiner Sleeve Clamp Missing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 92,823 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension Arm Balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 90,511 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,934 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,002 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes over rear diff. slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,619 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 41,739 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 25,538 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2012 24,866 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/f fog broken/ still working

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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MJ59 PBX 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 MJ59 PBX, 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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MJ59 PBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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