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WJ09 HVX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

139,758 mi
Last recorded139,758 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 HVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 139,758 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 131,785 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 120,680 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is low on tread (2mm) and worn at outer edge

f/o/s tyre is wearing at outer edge

gearbox exhaust bracket is brokern possible rattling

handbrake is noisey in operation

headlight have deteorated

Pass 11 Mar 2023 110,670 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 100,788 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is badly worn at outer edge

r/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2021 93,361 miles

exhaust is rusty

hand brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Mar 2020 87,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 80,357 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 74,580 miles

Slight wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 69,190 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre worn unevenly worn more on outer edge + worn close to legal limit (replace asap)

f/o/s tyre worn to 3mm

wear noted on front disc's pads 50%

Fail 4 Mar 2017 69,190 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre worn unevenly worn more on outer edge + worn close to legal limit (replace asap)

f/o/s tyre worn to 3mm

wear noted on front disc's pads 50%

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,574 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 46,179 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2013 36,355 miles

Stone chip noted in centre of windscreen.

Wear noted on the front brake discs. The front pads are aprox 50% worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,502 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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WJ09 HVX 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 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 WJ09 HVX, 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 WJ09 HVX registered?

WJ09 HVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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