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RJ59 FLK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,985 mi
Last recorded79,985 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 79,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 75,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 73,226 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 70,687 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 67,078 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 64,595 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 64,119 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 62,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-40-18 / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,766 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 58,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2016 58,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible through worn rubber on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 45,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 45,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,177 miles

n/s/f tyre has light sidewall damadge

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 FLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RJ59 FLK, 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 FLK registered?

RJ59 FLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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