MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect knocking (5.3.2 (d))
corrosion to rear subframe
front suspension knock
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
corrosion to rear subframe
front suspension knock
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect knocking (5.3.2 (d))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear HANDBRAKE JUST REACHED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 16%
knocking from front suspension os and ns
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
knocking from front suspension os and ns
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
knocking from nsf suspension
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
knocking from nsf suspension
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
knocking from nsf suspension
parking brake only just meets minimum requirement
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at splitter (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake excessively binding after parking brake is applied (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear park brake has a low reading
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at splitter (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/f n/s inner control arm bush etereted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
o/f front ball joint rubber slight out position
perol pipe corroed
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too badly corroed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/f n/s inner control arm bush etereted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
o/f front ball joint rubber slight out position
perol pipe corroed
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF09 BCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 BCV, 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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BF09 BCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2009.
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