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RJ59 FHB

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,500 mi
Last recorded139,500 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 FHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 139,500 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 139,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 137,210 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 133,313 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 124,387 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 120,565 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 120,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 117,786 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 112,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 109,260 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 106,694 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,182 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 88,035 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 87,883 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 68,302 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,302 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 60,176 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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RJ59 FHB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ59 FHB, 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 RJ59 FHB registered?

RJ59 FHB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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