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31 BK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,612 mi
Last recorded18,612 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 BK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 18,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 17,532 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 14,462 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 14,462 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 13,594 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 11,562 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 11,562 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 9,698 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 8,507 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 8,491 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 7,835 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 18 Sep 2017 7,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking/perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre cracking/perished

Rear differential slight leak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 71,530 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 6,949 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 5,768 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 5,183 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 4,595 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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31 BK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 31 BK, 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 31 BK registered?

31 BK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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