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VU09 FBJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,191 mi
Last recorded24,191 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 FBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 24,191 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 24,175 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres around 2.5-3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 22,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 20,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 19,909 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 19,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 19,043 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 17,950 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 17,014 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 16,467 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 15,913 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 15,903 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 14,696 miles

offside front tyre cracked on inner wall

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 13,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2014 12,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 11,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 11,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,477 miles

cracks inner sidewall o/s/f tyre

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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VU09 FBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU09 FBJ, 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 VU09 FBJ registered?

VU09 FBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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