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G8 JUU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,841 mi
Last recorded69,841 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 JUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 69,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 63,602 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side mirror lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 59,744 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 59,744 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 56,228 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 50,720 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,344 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 47,344 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 47,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Has Spare Wheel On (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 43,939 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 43,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 36,377 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 26,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 22,179 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 22,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,441 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 18,441 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 17,747 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 13,670 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,727 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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G8 JUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G8 JUU, 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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G8 JUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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