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SL09 UVJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

49,931 mi
Last recorded49,931 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 UVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 49,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 45,108 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 45,108 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 37,718 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 36,505 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 36,505 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 36,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 33,705 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 33,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 32,138 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 31,457 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 31,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 30,244 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,057 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)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2017 25,247 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 May 2017 25,247 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 22,870 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 22,870 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,157 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,486 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 14,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,463 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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SL09 UVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SL09 UVJ, 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 SL09 UVJ registered?

SL09 UVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is SL09 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL09 UVJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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