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MW09 RJW

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,628 mi
Last recorded41,628 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 RJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 41,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer tyre wall and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 40,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 39,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 39,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 37,256 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe has been undersealed and condition can not be accesed

handbrake performance just met 12%

underbody trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 26 Apr 2022 35,540 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 33,171 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 32,648 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 27,808 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 27,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 22,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 17,789 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,108 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 13,923 miles

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

service over due ind. on

wet weather condtions

Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,767 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 10,043 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,720 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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MW09 RJW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MW09 RJW, 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 MW09 RJW registered?

MW09 RJW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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