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605 BAB

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,969 mi
Last recorded84,969 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration605 BAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 84,969 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 83,344 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 81,309 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 79,222 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 76,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 73,424 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 74,423 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 71,536 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 62,273 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 62,273 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,102 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,931 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 48,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2015 45,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 32,646 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,713 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,738 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 14,402 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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605 BAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 605 BAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 605 BAB registered?

605 BAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is 605 BAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 605 BAB 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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