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VK09 EOJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,897 mi
Last recorded61,897 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 EOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 61,897 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 61,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 61,812 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 61,674 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 57,957 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 52,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,219 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Various small stone chips to windscreen not affecting view

Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,196 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 33,762 miles

Underside centre to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,260 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,624 miles

centre exhaust y piece has a pin hole leaking exhaust gas slightly

nearside front tyre wearing low outside central band on both edges

offside front tyre wearing low outside central band on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 20,464 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,142 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 16,142 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,269 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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VK09 EOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VK09 EOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK09 EOJ?

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What year was VK09 EOJ registered?

VK09 EOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 April 2009.

Is VK09 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 EOJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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