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BU09 YCG

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,968 mi
Last recorded92,968 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 YCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 92,968 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 83,121 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 83,120 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 72,546 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 72,546 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 61,400 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 61,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 61,026 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,908 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 60,908 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,978 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 54,075 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 54,059 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 48,734 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 48,733 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,159 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 45,158 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,433 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,972 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,517 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 36,491 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 29,233 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,917 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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BU09 YCG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BU09 YCG, 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 BU09 YCG registered?

BU09 YCG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is BU09 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 YCG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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