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BK59 VJN

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,492 mi
Last recorded62,492 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 VJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 62,492 miles
Pass 13 May 2026 62,018 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 60,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 59,122 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 57,320 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 54,511 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,006 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 51,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 50,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges,cracking to tread,damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges,cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 50,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges,cracking to tread,damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges,cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 48,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge,damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,702 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 42,790 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,459 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 26,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre cracked on side walls

Pass 21 Dec 2013 19,141 miles

both front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2012 15,443 miles

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

Offside Rear 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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 15,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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BK59 VJN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BK59 VJN, 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

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What year was BK59 VJN registered?

BK59 VJN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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The MOT history for BK59 VJN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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