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BK09 YSB

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,631 mi
Last recorded51,631 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 YSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 51,631 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 51,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 50,382 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2025 50,382 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2024 49,150 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 47,625 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 46,136 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable. ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 44,188 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 44,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 43,851 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,950 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 37,834 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,617 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,547 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012
Fail 10 Apr 2012 16,115 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BK09 YSB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK09 YSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK09 YSB?

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What year was BK09 YSB registered?

BK09 YSB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is BK09 YSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 YSB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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