2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · BJ02 AKJ
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 89,001 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ02 AKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 89,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ02 AKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz Slk (BJ02 AKJ) between April 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”.
BJ02 AKJ Mileage History
- 08/04/202585,552 mi
- 12/04/202585,552 mi
- 04/04/202688,460 mi+2,908 mi
- 09/05/202689,001 mi+541 mi
- 09/05/202689,001 mi
Average of roughly 3,181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Vario-Roof Hydraulic LeaksModerate
The complex folding hardtop uses multiple hydraulic cylinders that can leak as the seals age.
- Rear Subframe Corrosion and PerforationSerious
The pressed-steel multi-link rear subframe on the R171 SLK is highly prone to severe internal corrosion, aggravated by decades of wet UK winter roads and road salt. Moisture and grime accumulate inside the hollow box sections, rusting the subframe from the inside out until structural perforation occurs around the suspension control arm mounting points. In severe cases, an arm mount shears off entirely, causing sudden dangerous rear-wheel steering and an immediate MOT failure. Mercedes-Benz UK has historically assessed replacements under goodwill on a case-by-case basis.
- 7G-Tronic Automatic Transmission Conductor Plate FailureModerate
The 722.9 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic gearbox fitted to six-cylinder R171 SLKs features an electro-hydraulic conductor plate (VGS unit) submerged in hot automatic transmission fluid. Over time, thermal cycling and metallic sediment cause the integrated turbine and output speed sensors (Y3/8n1 and Y3/8n2) to fail, triggering diagnostic codes P0717, P0718, or P0705. When the signal drops, the transmission defaults into emergency limp-home mode, locking the gearbox into 2nd gear or reverse until restarted. Independent specialists can rebuild the plate, saving the cost of a brand new SCN-coded valve body.
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