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BV09 HVJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,398 mi
Last recorded62,398 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 HVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 59,510 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 59,510 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 55,610 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 53,511 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 53,511 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 51,624 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,168 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,932 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 40,932 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 39,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,398 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 15,836 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

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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BV09 HVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV09 HVJ, 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 BV09 HVJ registered?

BV09 HVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is BV09 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 HVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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