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BJ59 XLA

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,216 mi
Last recorded81,216 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 XLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 81,216 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 81,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 80,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 80,090 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 78,139 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 75,711 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 73,190 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 71,424 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 69,593 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,167 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside diff has seeping of oil

under tray, floor & sill covers fitted not allowing dull inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,695 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper not clearing screen fully

engine cover and under trays fitted

front to rear brake pipes smeared with grease

Pass 26 Nov 2016 62,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 62,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,413 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 57,266 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 44,949 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

side wall damage near side rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2012 32,531 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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BJ59 XLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ59 XLA, 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 BJ59 XLA registered?

BJ59 XLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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