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OJ55 GAV

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,451 mi
Last recorded38,451 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJ55 GAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 38,451 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 38,450 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 37,950 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 37,407 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 37,173 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 35,344 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 34,595 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 34,146 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 34,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 32,727 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 30,568 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 28,058 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 25,506 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 22,701 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,865 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 16,499 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2013 13,519 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 9,794 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread pattern.

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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OJ55 GAV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OJ55 GAV, 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 OJ55 GAV registered?

OJ55 GAV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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