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J800 GOS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,599 mi
Last recorded18,599 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 GOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 18,599 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 17,997 miles

4X TYRE CRACKING

BRAKE LINES STARTING TO CORROD

Front BOTH FRONT CASTER BUSHS WORN AND CRACKING

Rear REAR BRAKES WORN LOW

Pass 20 Sep 2023 17,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 16,622 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 16,156 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 15,619 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 15,618 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 15,203 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 44,073 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 12,658 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 10,546 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 8,422 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 8,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Camber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 6,574 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 5,096 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 3,903 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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J800 GOS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J800 GOS, 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 J800 GOS registered?

J800 GOS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is J800 GOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J800 GOS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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