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BF09 BCV

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,287 mi
Last recorded125,287 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 BCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 125,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect knocking (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion to rear subframe

front suspension knock

Fail 7 Jan 2026 125,287 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 120,908 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 120,908 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 116,289 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

knocking from nsf suspension

Fail 20 Dec 2023 116,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 113,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

knocking from nsf suspension

parking brake only just meets minimum requirement

Pass 12 Jan 2022 108,225 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 108,224 miles

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))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 105,087 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 105,087 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 100,914 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,203 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,851 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,277 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,846 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 48,553 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 41,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,692 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,788 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 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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