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BN09 BOY

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,175 mi
Last recorded113,175 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 BOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 113,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 106,230 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 106,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 96,256 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

centre stop light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,370 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2021 92,825 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 91,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,681 miles

Nearside front fog light lense cracked but not showing any sharpe edges

Slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Various small stone chips in front screen

Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,900 miles

Nearside Front cracks in tread & walls of tyres but no cords visible

Nearside headlamp dipped beam not very bright

Offside Front cracks in tread & walls of tyres but no cords visible

Offside headlamp dipped beam not very bright

Fail 27 Feb 2018 64,900 miles

Nearside Front cracks in tread & walls of tyres but no cords visible

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp dipped beam not very bright

Offside Front cracks in tread & walls of tyres but no cords visible

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlamp dipped beam not very bright

Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 54,114 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 48,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,944 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,833 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,402 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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BN09 BOY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 BN09 BOY, 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 BN09 BOY registered?

BN09 BOY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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