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JB55 FAB

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,327 mi
Last recorded22,327 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB55 FAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 22,327 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 21,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking. Nail in nearside rear tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 20,796 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Walls Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 19,468 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 18,552 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 18,351 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 16,596 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 16,596 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 14,026 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 12,372 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 10,913 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 10,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 9,162 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 6,743 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 4,405 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 3,242 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 590 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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JB55 FAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JB55 FAB, 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 JB55 FAB registered?

JB55 FAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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The MOT history for JB55 FAB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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