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VJ55 AMG

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,605 mi
Last recorded56,605 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ55 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 56,605 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 56,517 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 53,521 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 50,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 47,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 44,328 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,598 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,297 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,634 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,725 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,941 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre mesh grill damaged

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,528 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 25,165 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 24,061 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,432 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 18,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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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VJ55 AMG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VJ55 AMG, 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 VJ55 AMG registered?

VJ55 AMG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is VJ55 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJ55 AMG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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