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J9 DBK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,447 mi
Last recorded78,447 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 DBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 78,447 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 75,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 71,756 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 67,704 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 62,360 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 59,483 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 55,429 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 52,331 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2018 49,848 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,582 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,585 miles

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 42,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 36,646 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 33,530 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 69,837 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 29,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,217 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,648 miles

damage to ns door

stone chips to windscreen outside zone a

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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J9 DBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 50,660 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 J9 DBK, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J9 DBK registered?

J9 DBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is J9 DBK safe to buy?

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