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W5 JKR

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,537 mi
Last recorded50,537 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 JKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 50,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 47,535 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 47,535 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,154 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 44,154 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,579 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 38,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,616 miles

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

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

Parking brake effort only just met may need repair or adjustment

Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,957 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 33,880 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 32,272 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,410 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 26,185 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 24,309 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 21,055 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 18,076 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 14,502 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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W5 JKR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red 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 W5 JKR, 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 W5 JKR?

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What year was W5 JKR registered?

W5 JKR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is W5 JKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 JKR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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