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BG09 EPP

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,864 mi
Last recorded85,864 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 EPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 85,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 85,863 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,418 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 77,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pads getting low

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 68,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated plus slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 68,480 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated plus slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 58,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,532 miles

Central Exhaust joint deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 51,530 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust joint deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,174 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,132 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 44,573 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 44,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 39,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 34,424 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,129 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 21,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 16,193 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 10,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 3,781 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 EPP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 BG09 EPP, 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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BG09 EPP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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