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BA09 SUZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,570 mi
Last recorded61,570 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA09 SUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 61,570 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 55,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 55,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 49,058 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 41,699 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 41,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Splitting in multiple sites on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2022 37,875 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 37,875 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 36,817 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 35,156 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 36,310 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 31,535 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 29,248 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 29,248 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,360 miles

Covers and Under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 23,415 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 19,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 17,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 7,026 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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BA09 SUZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA09 SUZ, 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 BA09 SUZ registered?

BA09 SUZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is BA09 SUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA09 SUZ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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