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J3 KYG

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,065 mi
Last recorded54,065 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 KYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 54,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 54,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 51,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 51,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 48,389 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 45,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,652 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 42,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 39,329 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 39,329 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm sevearly perished in treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 36,381 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,672 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 28,663 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 28,663 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 25,390 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 23,619 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,223 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,606 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 15,927 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 13,240 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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J3 KYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J3 KYG, 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 J3 KYG registered?

J3 KYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is J3 KYG safe to buy?

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