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CA09 BJK

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,391 mi
Last recorded72,391 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 BJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 72,391 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 72,382 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on top aswell (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 68,783 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 63,787 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 63,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 60,640 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 60,598 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 46,113 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 45,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall & wear edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2021 43,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 43,797 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 42,016 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 39,163 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 36,913 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged, no cords showing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 32,303 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 32,302 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 27,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 21,548 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,686 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 13,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 13,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CA09 BJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA09 BJK, 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 CA09 BJK registered?

CA09 BJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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