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F7 BRX

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,160 mi
Last recorded63,160 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 63,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2025 61,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 57,429 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 57,411 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 51,315 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 51,296 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,232 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 46,232 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 43,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 42,229 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside front reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 42,227 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside front reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 40,483 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 37,676 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 37,676 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,977 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 28,335 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 20,509 miles

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

Pass 19 Jun 2013 15,888 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 10,560 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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F7 BRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F7 BRX, 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 F7 BRX registered?

F7 BRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is F7 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F7 BRX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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