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JLZ 6871

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,359 mi
Last recorded87,359 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 6871
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 87,359 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 83,594 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 83,574 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 78,697 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,809 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 67,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 62,184 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 60,966 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,778 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,495 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 5 Sep 2016 54,495 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken bottom coil (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,694 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 47,694 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,479 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 36,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,652 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,858 miles

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)

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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JLZ 6871 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JLZ 6871, 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 JLZ 6871 registered?

JLZ 6871 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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