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J3 OVE

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,004 mi
Last recorded40,004 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 OVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 40,004 miles

Rear Noisy rear diff

Fail 24 Aug 2026 40,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 38,454 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 36,403 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 35,385 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 35,385 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 34,060 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 32,786 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hairline crack (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 32,785 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hairline crack (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 31,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 29,256 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 29,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 13,780 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 26,519 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,631 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 22,630 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 18,691 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 16,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 12,983 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 9,598 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 OVE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 OVE, 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 OVE registered?

J3 OVE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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