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J8 VCW

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,560 mi
Last recorded15,560 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 VCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 15,560 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 14,528 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 13,331 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 12,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 11,969 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 11,632 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 11,220 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 10,478 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 9,909 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 9,043 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 7,862 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 6,895 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 5,965 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 5,325 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 4,447 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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J8 VCW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J8 VCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J8 VCW registered?

J8 VCW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is J8 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 VCW shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J8 VCW have outstanding finance?

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