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RH03 JEH

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,654 mi
Last recorded100,654 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH03 JEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 100,654 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 98,626 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 97,162 miles

Rear Exhaust clamps broken

Fail 2 Nov 2024 97,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust clamps broken

Pass 13 Oct 2023 96,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 95,426 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 95,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 94,193 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 70,313 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 93,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 84,409 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 76,920 miles

Nearside Front wheel distorted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2018 76,920 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wheel distorted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 70,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 61,651 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 53,668 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,026 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 36,975 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,657 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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RH03 JEH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RH03 JEH, 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 RH03 JEH registered?

RH03 JEH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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