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BV09 HWS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,612 mi
Last recorded83,612 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 HWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 83,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 83,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,743 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 80,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 78,703 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 78,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 72,794 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front metal brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front corrosion forming on front suspension

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/f inner / rear track control arm bush slight play / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/f inner / rear track control arm bush slight play / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion forming on rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear corrosion forming on rear suspension and subframe

car covered in cobwebs that suggests car not used a great deal

Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 65,956 miles

Baffles loose in Centre box (part of cat)

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing in all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in tread, bald on inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in tread, bald on inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

On board shoes noisy on application of parking brake

Surface corrosion on all Front steering components

Surface corrosion on all Front suspension components

Surface corrosion on all Rear suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 65,948 miles

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

Baffles loose in Centre box (part of cat)

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing in all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in tread, bald on inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in tread, bald on inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

On board shoes noisy on application of parking brake

Surface corrosion on all Front steering components

Surface corrosion on all Front suspension components

Surface corrosion on all Rear suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 65,695 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 61,713 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 56,777 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,380 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,320 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,701 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,931 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,163 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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BV09 HWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 HWS, 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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BV09 HWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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