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R700 PJL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,369 mi
Last recorded64,369 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 PJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 64,369 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 64,214 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 64,162 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 63,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front and both rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 13 Jun 2020 62,057 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,294 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished advise attention

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2019 61,288 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perished advise attention

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2018 59,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2018 59,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,566 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,528 miles

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

Nearside front tyre : slightly mis-shaped / uneven tread wear

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

Offside front tyre : slightly mis-shaped / uneven tread wear

Fail 2 Mar 2012 20,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,967 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)

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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R700 PJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 R700 PJL, 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 R700 PJL registered?

R700 PJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is R700 PJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 PJL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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