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BN59 MHL

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,872 mi
Last recorded41,872 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 MHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 41,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 40,796 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 40,109 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 38,863 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 37,962 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 36,489 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 36,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 35,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 33,569 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 31,929 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 30,995 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 29,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,707 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,044 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,175 miles

Small cut in outer wall Nearside front tyre

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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BN59 MHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BN59 MHL, 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 BN59 MHL registered?

BN59 MHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is BN59 MHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 MHL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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