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BF09 AJU

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,384 mi
Last recorded95,384 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 AJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 95,384 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 91,299 miles

OSFR suspension arm ball joint gator is deteriorated

headlight lenses are deteriorated

light rust on nsf and osf brake pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2024 86,926 miles

OSF tyre is perished and low tread

rear brake pads are low and disc is corroded on inside face

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Feb 2023 79,902 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 79,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 73,073 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 67,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished With Age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished With Age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 66,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,907 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 62,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 61,200 miles

Engine cover fitted therefore unable to fully inspect engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to fully inspect braking system through wheels

Undertray fitted therefore unable to fully inspect underside

Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,986 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,062 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,384 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 53,384 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,953 miles
Fail 23 May 2013

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,229 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 22,824 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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BF09 AJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF09 AJU, 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 BF09 AJU registered?

BF09 AJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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