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BG09 AEM

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,348 mi
Last recorded101,348 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 AEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 101,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 98,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 96,724 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 96,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 96,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 95,508 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 94,325 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 94,324 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 92,918 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 91,137 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 89,547 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,845 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 50,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,976 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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BG09 AEM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG09 AEM, 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 BG09 AEM registered?

BG09 AEM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 August 2009.

Is BG09 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 AEM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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