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JO02 CAT

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,976 mi
Last recorded105,976 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO02 CAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 105,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 105,976 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp very dim (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 97,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 81,078 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are becoming corroded across inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from front of engine at variable camshaft actuator

Pass 12 Jun 2023 79,209 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 79,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 76,993 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 74,986 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,476 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 66,524 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 61,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 56,716 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 56,710 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 48,491 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 39,414 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,917 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 20,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 11,073 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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JO02 CAT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JO02 CAT, 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 JO02 CAT registered?

JO02 CAT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is JO02 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO02 CAT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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