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JB59 WAX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,300 mi
Last recorded68,300 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB59 WAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 68,300 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 68,219 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 68,093 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 67,704 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,473 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 67,126 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 66,423 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 66,423 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 61,128 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,464 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,610 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,854 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,818 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 20,277 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 12,003 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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JB59 WAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JB59 WAX, 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 JB59 WAX registered?

JB59 WAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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The MOT history for JB59 WAX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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